Mike Difelice, baseball player, 1996-2008

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

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

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