Lenny DiNardo

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2009)

Lenny DiNardo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009 for the Boston Red Sox, the Athletics, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 6 seasons. Across 94 career appearances, he went 10-18 with a 5.36 ERA and 132 strikeouts.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 10–18
ERA 5.36
WHIP 1.68
SO 132
Pitcher PIV -2965.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'2" / 220 lb
Born
9/19/1979 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut
2004-04-23
Last Game
2009-10-02

Full name: Leonard Edward DiNardo

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Career Pitching Statistics

Lenny DiNardo — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 18 94 34 0 0 0 257.0 316 153 26 115 132 5.36 -2965.8

Career ERA 5.36 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 21.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Lenny DiNardo — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 BOS AL 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 27.2 34 13 12 21 4.23 4.46 (+5%) 657.7
2005 BOS AL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 14.2 13 3 5 15 1.84 4.29 (+57%) 517.6
2006 BOS AL 1 2 13 6 0 0 0 39.0 61 34 20 17 7.85 4.53 (-73%) -1329.4
2007 OAK AL 8 10 35 20 0 0 0 131.1 136 60 50 59 4.11 4.47 (+8%) -1200.0
2008 OAK AL 1 2 11 2 0 0 0 23.0 31 19 13 12 7.43 4.32 (-72%) -814.7
2009 KCA AL 0 3 5 5 0 0 0 21.1 41 24 15 8 10.12 4.32 (-134%) -796.8
Career · 6 seasons 10 18 94 34 0 0 0 257.0 316 153 115 132 5.36 — -2,966

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Lenny DiNardo — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
94 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .200 .200 .200 .400 0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS .400 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Lenny DiNardo — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 BOS AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BOS AL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 OAK AL 35 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .250 — — — — 0.0
2008 OAK AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 KCA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 94 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .200 — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Lenny DiNardo — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home5300000—
Away4150100.200

Pitching — Home / Away

Lenny DiNardo — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home53147.01596971784.22
Away41110.01578444546.87

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Lenny DiNardo — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2009-10-02 KCRMIN L 1.0777201
2009-09-26 KCRMIN L 5.0873320
2009-09-21 KCRBOS — 5.01088601
2009-09-16 KCRDET L 5.1944120
2009-09-10 KCRDET — 5.0722340
2008-08-09 OAKDET — 1.0543000
2008-08-02 OAKBOS — 6.0633321
2008-07-29 OAKKCR — 1.0100010
2008-07-26 OAKTEX — 3.0111121
2008-07-19 OAKNYY L 1.1211200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Lenny DiNardo — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 94 34 8 30 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Lenny DiNardo — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 BOS P 22 0 4 3 2 0
2005 BOS P 8 1 0 2 0 0
2006 BOS P 13 6 0 6 2 1
2007 OAK P 35 20 1 15 2 0
2008 OAK P 11 2 3 3 0 1
2009 KCA P 5 5 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Lenny DiNardo — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 94

Salary History

Lenny DiNardo's recorded salaries total $1,925,450 over 4 seasons, 2004 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and DiNardo's career ran from 2004 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005 and 2009.

Lenny DiNardo — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2008 OAK AL $900,000
2007 OAK AL $389,750
2006 BOS AL $335,700
2004 BOS AL $300,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $1,925,450

College History

Lenny DiNardo — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Stetson University DeLand FL 1999, 2000, 2001

Lenny DiNardo: the record in brief

Lenny DiNardo's major league career runs from a debut on April 23, 2004 to a final game on October 2, 2009. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Red Sox (2004 to 2006), the Oakland Athletics (2007 to 2008), and the Kansas City Royals (2009). DiNardo played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 19, 1979, in Miami, FL, USA, DiNardo was listed at 6'2" and 220 pounds. Lenny DiNardo was the playing name; the full given name is Leonard Edward.

DiNardo's career pitching line is 10 wins, 18 losses and a 5.36 ERA over 94 appearances. The totals include 132 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.36 mark was 21.8% worse. No season topped the 8 wins of 2007. 2007 was DiNardo's sharpest full season, a 4.11 ERA against the league's 4.47.

DiNardo appears at one position only: pitcher, in 94 games. On the mound, DiNardo's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 30 assists and 7 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lenny DiNardo

What years did Lenny DiNardo play?
Lenny DiNardo played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009.
Was Lenny DiNardo a pitcher?
Yes. Lenny DiNardo pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 132 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Lenny DiNardo hit?
Lenny DiNardo hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
What teams did Lenny DiNardo play for?
Lenny DiNardo played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2004–2006), the Oakland Athletics (2007–2008), and the Kansas City Royals (2009).
What were Lenny DiNardo's career stats?
In 94 games, Lenny DiNardo went 10-18 with a 5.36 ERA, 132 strikeouts, and 257.0 innings pitched.
How much did Lenny DiNardo earn in his career?
Lenny DiNardo's recorded salaries total $1,925,450 over 4 seasons, 2004 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and DiNardo's career ran from 2004 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005 and 2009.
What was Lenny DiNardo's salary?
Lenny DiNardo's last recorded salary was $900,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $900,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $300,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2008.
What position did Lenny DiNardo play?
Lenny DiNardo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Lenny DiNardo and how much did he weigh?
Lenny DiNardo was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
What was Lenny DiNardo's career ERA?
Lenny DiNardo finished with a 5.36 career ERA, going 10-18 with 132 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Lenny DiNardo have?
Lenny DiNardo recorded 132 career strikeouts.
Is Lenny DiNardo in the Hall of Fame?
No. Lenny DiNardo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.