Tony Fiore
Born: 10/12/1971 in Oak Park, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-08-27 | Final Game: 2003-06-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Anthony James Fiore
Biography
Tony Fiore, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2003. Known for his versatility on the mound, Fiore made a notable impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He played a total of four seasons, finishing with a career record of 12 wins and 6 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. While he did not record any saves, Fiore distinguished himself through his ability to strike out 94 batters, showcasing his effectiveness as a pitcher during a competitive era in the league.
Fiore's playing style was characterized by a strong command of his pitches, allowing him to navigate challenging lineups. He entered the league during a time marked by offensive prowess, and his contributions were particularly valuable in games where pitching depth was crucial. Although his career was relatively brief, his performances left an imprint on the teams he represented and highlighted the importance of reliable pitching in the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6 | 87 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151.7 | 136 | 74 | 18 | 76 | 94 | 4.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8.40 | - |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5.68 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5.40 | - |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 10 | 3 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 74 | 32 | 43 | 55 | 3.16 | -1126.8 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 5.50 | -1051.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ALDS2 | MIN | 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 20.25 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ALDS2 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 20.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TBA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | P | 48 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | MIN | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIN | AL | $330,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $330,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton College | River Grove | IL | 1992 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |