Desi Relaford

Born: 9/16/1973 in Valdosta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-01 | Final Game: 2007-07-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Desmond Lamont Relaford

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Biography

Desi Relaford was a versatile position player who enjoyed an 11-year Major League Baseball career from 1996 to 2007. Born in 1973, Relaford played in a total of 939 games across various teams, showcasing his adaptability on the field. He recorded 714 hits, including 40 home runs, and drove in 308 runs throughout his career. Known for his speed and agility, Relaford also tallied 81 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to contribute to his teams both offensively and defensively. Relaford's playing style was emblematic of the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by a blend of power hitting and speed on the bases. His career batting average stood at .243, highlighting his role as a solid, yet not overpowering, contributor at the plate. Over the course of his time in the majors, he played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres, leaving a legacy as a reliable utility player who could fill multiple roles as needed. His journey through the league represents the experiences of many players navigating the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
939	2939	375	714	147	19	40	308	81	293	497	0.243	0.319	0.347	0.666	-6221.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1996	PHI	NL	15	40	2	7	2	0	0	1	1	3	9	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	PHI	NL	15	38	3	7	1	2	0	6	3	5	6	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	PHI	NL	142	494	45	121	25	3	5	41	9	33	87	0.245	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-13%)	.420 (-20%)	.755 (-16%)	-1779.7
1999	PHI	NL	65	211	31	51	11	2	1	26	4	19	34	0.242	.271 (-11%)	.344 (-7%)	.433 (-25%)	.778 (-17%)	-627.8
2000	PHI	NL	83	253	29	56	12	3	3	30	5	48	45	0.221	.270 (-18%)	.344 (+5%)	.437 (-25%)	.782 (-12%)	-406.3
2000	SDP	NL	45	157	26	32	2	0	2	16	8	27	26	0.204	.270 (-25%)	.344 (-4%)	.437 (-42%)	.782 (-25%)	-406.3
2001	NYN	NL	120	301	43	91	27	0	8	36	13	27	65	0.302	.263 (+15%)	.332 (+10%)	.426 (+11%)	.758 (+10%)	609.1
2002	SEA	AL	112	329	55	88	13	2	6	43	10	33	51	0.267	.261 (+2%)	.331 (+2%)	.416 (-10%)	.747 (-5%)	-279.5
2003	KCR	AL	141	500	70	127	27	5	8	59	20	40	70	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.332 (-5%)	.422 (-11%)	.754 (-8%)	-895.6
2004	KCR	AL	114	380	45	84	14	0	6	34	5	34	56	0.221	.266 (-17%)	.335 (-12%)	.427 (-29%)	.762 (-21%)	-1585.0
2005	COL	NL	73	210	24	47	13	2	1	16	3	22	42	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.330 (-7%)	.418 (-24%)	.749 (-16%)	-610.2
2007	TEX	AL	14	26	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2001	NYN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	217	181	380	512	19	116
3B	154	109	79	222	21	14
OF	93	56	129	10	5	2
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	467	426	631	1204	86	255

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	PHI	2B	4	3	8	11	0	4
1996	PHI	SS	9	6	13	15	2	2
1997	PHI	SS	12	10	12	31	1	3
1998	PHI	SS	137	135	189	380	24	72
1999	PHI	SS	63	60	97	182	14	43
2000	PHI	SS	81	80	116	202	24	46
2000	SDN	SS	45	42	73	120	7	33
2001	NYN	2B	54	42	85	105	6	24
2001	NYN	3B	20	13	10	21	2	0
2001	NYN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	NYN	SS	25	14	20	48	3	7
2002	SEA	2B	11	5	14	21	0	6
2002	SEA	3B	38	25	25	41	3	2
2002	SEA	OF	35	18	41	3	2	0
2002	SEA	SS	40	34	46	87	5	24
2003	KCA	2B	89	83	183	223	8	50
2003	KCA	3B	33	23	11	60	6	5
2003	KCA	OF	20	14	37	4	2	2
2003	KCA	SS	6	4	6	11	0	2
2004	KCA	2B	36	34	69	94	3	22
2004	KCA	3B	42	36	24	78	8	5
2004	KCA	OF	32	24	51	2	1	0
2004	KCA	SS	12	9	14	28	0	7
2005	COL	2B	11	8	10	31	2	4
2005	COL	3B	21	12	9	22	2	2
2005	COL	OF	4	0	0	1	0	0
2005	COL	SS	37	32	45	100	6	16
2007	TEX	2B	12	6	11	27	0	6
2007	TEX	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Second Base	217
Third Base	154
Shortstop	467
Left Field	50
Center Field	9
Right Field	37
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	COL	NL	$950,000
2004	KCA	AL	$900,000
2003	KCA	AL	$900,000
2002	SEA	AL	$1,275,000
2001	NYN	NL	$475,000
2000	PHI	NL	$345,000
1999	PHI	NL	$260,000
1998	PHI	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$5,275,000