Tony Giarratano, baseball player, 2005-2005

Tony Giarratano

Born: 11/29/1982 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-01 | Final Game: 2005-06-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Anthony James Giarratano

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Biography

Tony Giarratano was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 2005 to 2006. He made his debut with the Detroit Tigers on June 1, 2005, and concluded his major league career just a few weeks later on June 25, 2005. Although his time in the big leagues was short, he participated in 15 games during his career, where he recorded 6 hits and 1 home run, driving in 4 runs and finishing with a batting average of .143. Giarratano also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 1 base in his limited playing time. Giarratano's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by both the emergence of young talent and the ongoing evolution of player performance metrics. While he did not achieve widespread fame, his journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players striving for success in a highly competitive environment. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who dream of making it to the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 42 4 6 0 0 1 4 1 5 7 0.143 0.234 0.214 0.448 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.448 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

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
2005 DET AL 15 42 4 6 0 0 1 4 1 5 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 13 12 16 40 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 DET SS 13 12 16 40 3 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 DET AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $380,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 2001, 2002, 2003