Joe Vitiello

Born: 4/11/1970 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-29 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Joseph David Vitiello

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Biography

Joe Vitiello was an American professional baseball player born in 1970, whose career spanned from 1995 to 2003. Primarily recognized as a position player, Vitiello made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time of significant offensive evolution in baseball, often characterized by the power-hitting surge of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he played in 282 games, compiling 172 hits and 26 home runs, while driving in 104 runs. His batting average stood at .248, and he also recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that contributed to his overall value as a player. Vitiello's career included stints with several teams, where he was known for his solid hitting and versatility on the field. Though he may not have achieved the lofty status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were vital to the teams he played for, especially during a competitive era that saw many players push the boundaries of offensive performance. His journey through the Major Leagues reflects the challenges and triumphs of a role player who played an essential part in the fabric of baseball during his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
282	693	76	172	35	1	26	104	2	80	165	0.248	0.335	0.414	0.749	189.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.764 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
1995	KCR	AL	53	130	13	33	4	0	7	21	0	8	25	0.254	.266 (-5%)	.337 (-6%)	.417 (+7%)	.755 (+1%)	23.7
1996	KCR	AL	85	257	29	62	15	1	8	40	2	38	69	0.241	.269 (-11%)	.340 (+1%)	.426 (-6%)	.767 (-3%)	-119.2
1997	KCR	AL	51	130	11	31	6	0	5	18	0	14	37	0.238	.266 (-11%)	.336 (-4%)	.419 (-5%)	.756 (-5%)	-89.7
1998	KCR	AL	3	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	KCR	AL	13	41	4	6	1	0	1	4	0	2	9	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	SDP	NL	39	52	7	13	3	0	2	8	0	10	9	0.250	.270 (-8%)	.344 (+6%)	.437 (-3%)	.782 (+1%)	19.9
2003	WSN	NL	38	76	12	26	6	0	3	13	0	7	14	0.342	.264 (+29%)	.332 (+22%)	.422 (+28%)	.754 (+25%)	354.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	57	36	315	30	6	37
OF	45	41	63	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	KCA	1B	8	5	51	3	1	3
1996	KCA	1B	9	6	40	5	0	4
1996	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1997	KCA	1B	1	1	8	0	0	1
1997	KCA	OF	28	27	48	0	1	0
1999	KCA	1B	10	9	65	7	0	11
2000	SDN	1B	17	9	77	7	3	11
2000	SDN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
2003	MON	1B	12	6	74	8	2	7
2003	MON	OF	15	13	14	0	0	0