Tony Graffanino, baseball player, 1996-2009

Tony Graffanino

Born: 6/6/1972 in Amityville, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-19 | Final Game: 2009-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Anthony Joseph Graffanino

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Biography

Tony Graffanino was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2009. Born in 1972, Graffanino played in a total of 981 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively across multiple infield positions. Known for his steady bat and reliable glove, he finished his career with 746 hits and a batting average of .265, complementing his offensive output with 58 home runs and 302 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded 53 stolen bases during his time in the league. Graffanino's playing style exemplified the grit and determination characteristic of players from the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by intense competition and evolving offensive strategies. He played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Kansas City Royals, earning a reputation as a dependable utility player who could step up when needed. As a contributor to various rosters, Graffanino's versatility allowed him to adapt to the demands of his teams, leaving an enduring legacy as a reliable player during a transitional period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
981 2810 442 746 145 21 58 302 53 275 486 0.265 0.335 0.394 0.729 -1791.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near 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
1996 ATL NL 22 46 7 8 1 1 0 2 0 4 13 0.174 — — — — -303.5
1997 ATL NL 104 186 33 48 9 1 8 20 6 26 46 0.258 .266 (-3%) .336 (+2%) .419 (+6%) .756 (+5%) 148.0
1998 ATL NL 105 289 32 61 14 1 5 22 1 24 68 0.211 .266 (-21%) .335 (-18%) .420 (-24%) .755 (-21%) -1238.3
1999 TBR AL 39 130 20 41 9 4 2 19 3 9 22 0.315 .271 (+16%) .344 (+6%) .433 (+13%) .778 (+10%) 208.6
2000 TBR AL 13 20 8 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
2000 CHW AL 57 148 25 40 5 1 2 16 7 21 25 0.270 .270 (avg) .344 (+5%) .437 (-18%) .782 (-8%) 0.0
2001 CHW AL 74 145 23 44 9 0 2 15 4 16 29 0.303 .263 (+15%) .332 (+11%) .426 (-5%) .758 (+2%) 91.5
2002 CHW AL 70 229 35 60 12 4 6 31 2 22 38 0.262 .261 (avg) .331 (-1%) .416 (+3%) .747 (+1%) 24.2
2003 CHW AL 90 250 51 65 15 3 7 23 8 24 37 0.260 .264 (-2%) .332 (avg) .422 (+1%) .754 (+1%) 17.9
2004 KCR AL 75 278 37 73 11 0 3 26 10 27 38 0.263 .266 (-1%) .335 (-1%) .427 (-22%) .762 (-13%) -593.3
2005 KCR AL 59 191 29 57 5 2 3 18 3 22 28 0.298 .264 (+13%) .330 (+14%) .418 (-6%) .749 (+3%) 183.8
2005 BOS AL 51 188 39 60 12 1 4 20 4 9 23 0.319 .264 (+21%) .330 (+7%) .418 (+9%) .749 (+8%) 183.8
2006 KCR AL 69 220 34 59 16 0 5 32 3 25 31 0.268 .269 (avg) .336 (+3%) .431 (-5%) .768 (-2%) -32.6
2006 MIL NL 60 236 34 66 17 3 2 27 2 20 37 0.280 .269 (+4%) .336 (+2%) .431 (-7%) .768 (-3%) -32.6
2007 MIL NL 86 231 34 55 8 0 9 30 0 24 44 0.238 .268 (-11%) .335 (-6%) .422 (-8%) .758 (-7%) -298.4
2009 CLE AL 7 23 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.130 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 26 3 6 4 0 0 1 4 5 0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS1 BOS 3 12 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
2000 ALDS2 CHA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 NLCS ATL 4 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0.333
1998 NLDS1 ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 NLCS ATL 3 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.250
1997 NLDS2 ATL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 51 34 307 20 3 41
2B 551 449 957 1390 45 318
3B 182 127 103 277 19 18
OF 6 3 10 0 0 0
SS 107 80 124 246 14 56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 ATL 2B 18 11 24 39 2 9
1997 ATL 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1997 ATL 2B 75 46 88 178 5 29
1997 ATL 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1997 ATL SS 2 0 0 2 0 0
1998 ATL 2B 93 67 139 226 11 41
1998 ATL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 ATL SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
1999 TBA 2B 17 17 38 65 1 14
1999 TBA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 TBA SS 17 17 28 49 4 14
2000 TBA 2B 6 4 12 16 0 4
2000 TBA 3B 3 0 2 1 0 0
2000 TBA SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
2000 CHA 2B 19 12 27 53 3 12
2000 CHA 3B 12 4 10 8 0 2
2000 CHA SS 21 19 24 61 3 16
2001 CHA 1B 1 0 3 0 0 1
2001 CHA 2B 20 14 32 51 1 13
2001 CHA 3B 38 14 16 44 5 1
2001 CHA OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
2001 CHA SS 5 0 2 4 1 2
2002 CHA 2B 25 17 33 58 5 17
2002 CHA 3B 35 32 19 61 4 5
2002 CHA SS 8 6 13 19 1 1
2003 CHA 1B 2 0 6 0 0 0
2003 CHA 2B 29 22 53 77 3 22
2003 CHA 3B 20 12 5 18 1 2
2003 CHA SS 36 26 42 79 4 17
2004 KCA 2B 75 72 185 219 5 67
2005 KCA 1B 22 14 137 8 1 19
2005 KCA 2B 22 21 31 46 1 8
2005 KCA 3B 17 14 7 31 5 3
2005 KCA SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
2005 BOS 2B 51 50 90 140 3 29
2006 KCA 1B 16 13 96 6 2 14
2006 KCA 2B 10 9 19 24 0 7
2006 KCA 3B 27 26 15 63 2 2
2006 KCA SS 9 9 10 16 1 3
2006 MIL 2B 57 56 111 119 3 20
2006 MIL SS 4 3 4 13 0 3
2007 MIL 1B 9 7 64 6 0 7
2007 MIL 2B 30 27 65 69 1 23
2007 MIL 3B 23 23 28 43 2 3
2007 MIL OF 3 3 7 0 0 0
2007 MIL SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2009 CLE 2B 4 4 10 10 1 3
2009 CLE 3B 3 2 0 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 51
Second Base 551
Third Base 182
Shortstop 107
Left Field 6
Designated Hitter 17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 MIL NL $3,250,000
2006 KCA AL $2,050,000
2005 KCA AL $1,100,000
2004 KCA AL $1,100,000
2003 CHA AL $675,000
2002 CHA AL $575,000
2001 CHA AL $375,000
2000 TBA AL $270,000
1999 TBA AL $262,500
1998 ATL NL $192,500
1997 ATL NL $152,500
Total Career Earnings $10,002,500