Jeff Fiorentino, baseball player, 2005-2009

Jeff Fiorentino

Born: 4/14/1983 in Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-12 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Philip Fiorentino

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Biography

Jeff Fiorentino, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the mid-2000s. His career spanned from 2005 to 2009, during which he made a total of 58 appearances in Major League Baseball. Fiorentino achieved a respectable batting average of 0.27, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively during his time in the league. He recorded 40 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs, showcasing his capacity to support his team in crucial moments. Additionally, Fiorentino demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing four bases throughout his career. Fiorentino's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball characterized by both a growing emphasis on power hitting and an increasing focus on player development. Although he played a limited number of games, his contributions were noteworthy for teams seeking depth and versatility in their lineups. His experiences in MLB reflect the challenges faced by players navigating the competitive landscape of professional baseball in an era marked by significant changes in player performance and training methodologies. After his playing days concluded on October 4, 2009, Fiorentino’s journey in the sport remained a testament to the passion and dedication required to reach the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 148 23 40 5 0 1 21 4 17 29 0.270 0.341 0.324 0.666 -131.9

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 BAL AL 13 44 7 11 2 0 1 5 1 2 10 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2006 BAL AL 19 39 8 10 2 0 0 7 1 7 3 0.256 — — — — 0.0
2008 OAK AL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 BAL AL 24 64 8 18 1 0 0 8 2 8 16 0.281 .262 (+7%) .332 (+6%) .417 (-29%) .750 (-14%) -131.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 53 37 93 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 BAL OF 12 10 29 0 0 0
2006 BAL OF 17 11 28 3 0 1
2008 OAK OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2009 BAL OF 22 16 36 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 22
Center Field 29
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL 2002, 2003, 2004