Mike Difelice
Born: 5/28/1969 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-09-01 | Final Game: 2008-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Michael William Difelice
Biography
Mike DiFelice, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a noteworthy career as a position player from 1996 to 2008. Over the course of 550 games in Major League Baseball, DiFelice demonstrated his versatility and determination on the field. He recorded 368 hits, including 28 home runs, and drove in 167 runs, contributing to his teams in crucial moments. DiFelice finished his career with a batting average of .236 and added three stolen bases to his repertoire, showcasing his ability to make an impact both offensively and defensively.
DiFelice played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his time, his reliability as a role player and his commitment to the game made him a respected figure in the clubhouse and on the field. His career spanned the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period that saw significant changes in the sport, including the integration of advanced statistics and strategies. DiFelice's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 1558 | 145 | 368 | 83 | 9 | 28 | 167 | 3 | 101 | 334 | 0.236 | 0.288 | 0.355 | 0.643 | -3708.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | STL | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 93 | 260 | 16 | 62 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 19 | 61 | 0.238 | -848.5 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 84 | 248 | 17 | 57 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 56 | 0.230 | -951.5 |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 51 | 179 | 21 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0.307 | 134.8 |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 60 | 204 | 23 | 49 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 0.240 | -570.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 12 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 48 | 149 | 13 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 39 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 70 | 174 | 17 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 42 | 0.230 | -408.8 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 62 | 189 | 29 | 48 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 0.254 | -319.9 |
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 13 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYN | NL | 11 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 15 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 16 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TBR | AL | 7 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 533 | 458 | 3023 | 300 | 40 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SLN | C | 4 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | C | 91 | 81 | 586 | 64 | 6 | 10 |
| 1997 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | C | 84 | 75 | 483 | 52 | 4 | 8 |
| 1999 | TBA | C | 51 | 50 | 344 | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | TBA | C | 59 | 57 | 351 | 35 | 8 | 6 |
| 2001 | ARI | C | 12 | 7 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | TBA | C | 48 | 46 | 293 | 29 | 6 | 4 |
| 2002 | SLN | C | 61 | 51 | 313 | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | KCA | C | 58 | 54 | 304 | 35 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | CHN | C | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | DET | C | 12 | 4 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYN | C | 11 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | NYN | C | 15 | 9 | 71 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | C | 16 | 11 | 83 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | TBA | C | 7 | 6 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 533 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $625,000 |
| 2002 | SLN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | $775,000 |
| 2000 | TBA | AL | $525,000 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $267,500 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $152,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,305,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1989, 1990, 1991 |