Nolan Fontana, baseball player, 2017-2018

Nolan Fontana

Born: 6/6/1991 in Winter Garden, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-05-22 | Final Game: 2018-06-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Nolan David Fontana

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Biography

Nolan Fontana, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2017 to 2018. Fontana's career, while brief, was marked by his time with the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels. He made his MLB debut on May 22, 2017, showcasing a promising start but ultimately concluding his career on June 15, 2018. Over the course of 20 games, Fontana recorded 2 hits, including 2 home runs, and accumulated 2 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .065. Although his offensive numbers did not reflect a long-term impact in the league, Fontana was known for his versatility and defensive skills in the infield. His tenure in the MLB occurred during a time of significant change in the game, as teams increasingly emphasized power hitting and analytics, which influenced player development and evaluation. Despite limited opportunities, Fontana's journey in professional baseball remains a testament to the challenges faced by players navigating the competitive landscape of the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 31 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 4 14 0.065 0.171 0.258 0.429 0.0

Career AVG .065 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 41.9% 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
2017 LAA AL 12 20 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 3 8 0.050 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAA AL 8 11 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 5 5 18 0 4
3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
SS 2 1 3 3 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 LAA 2B 9 5 4 15 0 4
2018 LAA 2B 3 0 1 3 0 0
2018 LAA 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
2018 LAA SS 2 1 3 3 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 2
Shortstop 2
Designated Hitter 1