Wilmer Difo
Born: 4/2/1992 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2015-05-19 | Final Game: 2022-09-10
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Wilmer Francisco Difo
Biography
Wilmer Difo was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2022. Born in 1992, Difo showcased his talents primarily with the Washington Nationals, where he became known for his agility and ability to play multiple infield and outfield positions. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 492 games, accumulating 295 hits and posting a batting average of .25. Difo's offensive contributions included 19 home runs and 103 RBIs, while his speed on the basepaths was highlighted by 24 stolen bases.
Throughout his tenure in the league, Difo played during a period marked by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced metrics, yet he carved out a niche as a capable and reliable role player. His combination of speed and defensive versatility allowed him to be an asset for teams looking to bolster their depth. Difo's journey through the major leagues reflects the evolving nature of baseball, where adaptability has become increasingly valuable. He retired in September 2022, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and dedication to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 1179 | 158 | 295 | 36 | 14 | 19 | 103 | 24 | 106 | 258 | 0.250 | 0.311 | 0.353 | 0.664 | -1880.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | NL | 15 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 31 | 58 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 0.276 | 33.0 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 124 | 332 | 47 | 90 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 24 | 74 | 0.271 | -543.0 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 148 | 408 | 55 | 94 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 10 | 39 | 82 | 0.230 | -935.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 43 | 131 | 15 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0.252 | -358.2 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 116 | 219 | 25 | 59 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 54 | 0.269 | -77.7 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 36.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NLDS2 | WAS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 183 | 122 | 210 | 315 | 7 | 65 |
| 3B | 55 | 42 | 22 | 66 | 5 | 7 |
| OF | 19 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 114 | 92 | 127 | 264 | 8 | 42 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | WAS | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | 2B | 9 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | WAS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | SS | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | WAS | 2B | 25 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | WAS | 3B | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | WAS | SS | 57 | 51 | 76 | 165 | 6 | 24 |
| 2017 | WAS | OF | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | WAS | 2B | 112 | 84 | 147 | 214 | 3 | 45 |
| 2018 | WAS | 3B | 20 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | WAS | SS | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | WAS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | WAS | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | WAS | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | WAS | SS | 33 | 30 | 30 | 68 | 1 | 11 |
| 2020 | WAS | 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | WAS | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | 2B | 28 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | PIT | 3B | 18 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | PIT | SS | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 12 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 183 |
| Third Base | 55 |
| Shortstop | 114 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |