Wily Mo Peña

Born: 1/23/1982 in Laguna Salada, Valverde, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-09-10 | Final Game: 2011-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 260 lbs

Full name: Wily Modesto Peña

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Biography

Wily Mo Peña, born in 1982, was a Dominican-American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2011. Known for his powerful hitting and imposing physique, Peña played primarily as an outfielder and was recognized for his ability to drive the ball out of the park. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 599 games, accumulating 425 hits, 84 home runs, and 240 RBIs. His batting average stood at .250, complemented by 12 stolen bases, showcasing his blend of power and speed. Peña's career unfolded during a period characterized by high offensive output in baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era," which saw numerous players reach unprecedented power numbers. He played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, where he gained a reputation for his raw talent and potential. Despite facing challenges with consistency, Peña's ability to hit for power made him a notable figure during his playing years, leaving an impression on fans and contributing to the dynamic landscape of baseball in the early 2000s. He retired in 2011, having left a legacy as a player who exemplified the excitement of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
599	1703	211	425	70	5	84	240	12	111	559	0.250	0.303	0.445	0.748	-436.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.751 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
2002	CIN	NL	13	18	1	4	0	0	1	1	0	0	11	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	CIN	NL	80	165	20	36	6	1	5	16	3	12	53	0.218	.264 (-17%)	.332 (-15%)	.422 (-15%)	.754 (-15%)	-473.9
2004	CIN	NL	110	336	45	87	10	1	26	66	5	22	108	0.259	.266 (-3%)	.335 (-6%)	.427 (+23%)	.762 (+10%)	637.2
2005	CIN	NL	99	311	42	79	17	0	19	51	2	20	116	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.330 (-8%)	.418 (+17%)	.749 (+6%)	294.6
2006	BOS	AL	84	276	36	83	15	2	11	42	0	20	90	0.301	.269 (+12%)	.336 (+4%)	.431 (+13%)	.768 (+9%)	424.4
2007	BOS	AL	73	156	18	34	9	1	5	17	0	14	58	0.218	.268 (-19%)	.335 (-13%)	.422 (-9%)	.758 (-11%)	-335.9
2007	WAS	NL	37	133	24	39	4	0	8	22	2	8	36	0.293	.268 (+9%)	.335 (+5%)	.422 (+19%)	.758 (+13%)	-335.9
2008	WAS	NL	64	195	10	40	6	0	2	10	0	10	48	0.205	.263 (-22%)	.333 (-27%)	.416 (-36%)	.749 (-32%)	-1159.2
2011	AZ	NL	17	46	7	9	0	0	5	7	0	0	19	0.196	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	SEA	AL	22	67	8	14	3	0	2	8	0	5	20	0.209	.255 (-18%)	.320 (-11%)	.399 (-14%)	.719 (-13%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	457	403	843	20	22	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	CIN	OF	4	4	4	0	0	0
2003	CIN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2003	CIN	OF	47	39	85	1	2	1
2004	CIN	OF	91	85	212	6	7	0
2005	CIN	OF	83	78	161	2	4	0
2006	BOS	OF	76	71	146	5	3	0
2007	BOS	OF	67	40	79	3	3	1
2007	WAS	OF	34	34	57	0	0	0
2008	WAS	OF	54	51	99	3	3	0
2011	ARI	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0