Anthony DeSclafani
Born: 4/18/1990 in Freehold, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-05-14 | Final Game: 2022-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Anthony James DeSclafani
Biography
Anthony DeSclafani, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2022. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 14, 2014, and established himself as a reliable arm in various rotations throughout his career. DeSclafani finished with a record of 54-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2, while accumulating a total of 830 strikeouts. Notably, he did not record any saves, underscoring his role primarily as a starter rather than a closer.
DeSclafani's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches effectively, utilizing a combination of fastballs and breaking balls to keep hitters off balance. During his tenure, he contributed to the teams he played for, navigating the challenges of a highly competitive era in baseball marked by advanced analytics and heightened offensive performances. His resilience on the mound and dedication to his craft earned him respect among peers and fans alike, marking him as a significant figure in the landscape of 21st-century baseball. After his retirement on June 26, 2022, DeSclafani left behind a legacy as a steady presence on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 56 | 180 | 169 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 942.7 | 944 | 440 | 135 | 251 | 830 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 40 | 23 | 5 | 26 | 6.27 | -23.2 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 9 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184.7 | 194 | 83 | 55 | 151 | 4.05 | 1398.3 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 9 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 123.3 | 120 | 45 | 30 | 105 | 3.28 | 735.1 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 7 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 118 | 63 | 30 | 108 | 4.93 | -2005.2 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166.7 | 151 | 72 | 49 | 167 | 3.89 | 340.3 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 41 | 27 | 16 | 25 | 7.22 | -1397.6 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 13 | 7 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 167.7 | 141 | 59 | 42 | 152 | 3.17 | - |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 6.63 | - |
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 4 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 | 105 | 54 | 20 | 79 | 4.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 257 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 144 | 0.113 | 0.142 | 0.136 | 0.279 | -1833.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 31 | 58 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0.155 | -484.6 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 20 | 41 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 21 | 42 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 31 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.109 | -678.1 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 34 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0.039 | -670.7 |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 180 | 169 | 59 | 104 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | P | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CIN | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | P | 20 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 31 | 31 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SFN | P | 31 | 31 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | SFN | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SFN | P | 19 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 180 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $540,000 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,047,500 | ||