Pete Dalena
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Pete Dalena was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 5 career games, he hit .143 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-07-07
- Last Game
- 1989-07-21
Full name: Peter Martin Dalena
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | .143 | .286 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-21 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-17 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-13 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-09 | CLE | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-07-07 | CLE | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1980, 1981 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1981, 1982 |
Pete Dalena: the record in brief
Pete Dalena's major league career runs from a debut on July 7, 1989 to a final game on July 21, 1989. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. The bio lists Dalena as a designated hitter who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'11" and 200 pounds. Dalena was born on June 26, 1960, in Fresno, CA, USA. Dalena's full given name, per the bio, is Peter Martin Dalena.
In 5 games and 7 at bats, Dalena batted .143 with 1 hits. Measured against the leagues Dalena played in, the .143 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 43.8% below the league. Dalena's lone season row is 1989 with the Cleveland Indians: 5 games, 1 hits in 7 at bats.
Dalena's college years, 1980 and 1981, were spent at Fresno City College.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at designated hitter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Dalena
- Was Pete Dalena a pitcher?
- No. Pete Dalena was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Pete Dalena hit?
- Pete Dalena hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Pete Dalena play for?
- Pete Dalena played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1989).
- What were Pete Dalena's career stats?
- In 5 games, Pete Dalena had 1 hits, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Pete Dalena play?
- Pete Dalena played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Dalena and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Dalena was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Pete Dalena's career batting average?
- Pete Dalena batted .143 over his career, with 1 hits in 7 at bats.
- Is Pete Dalena in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Dalena has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.