Tommy La Stella
Born: 1/31/1989 in Westwood, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-05-28 | Final Game: 2022-09-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Frank La Stella
Biography
Tommy La Stella, born in 1989, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022. Known for his exceptional plate discipline and ability to hit for both average and power, La Stella played in a total of 679 games, amassing 462 hits, 40 home runs, and 206 runs batted in. His career batting average stood at .266, and he contributed a modest five stolen bases over his tenure. La Stella's keen eye for the strike zone and professional approach at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams.
La Stella was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his performance and impact on the field. His playing style was characterized by a strong ability to adapt, allowing him to excel as a utility player across various infield positions. He navigated through a competitive era in baseball, where the emphasis on analytics and situational hitting was becoming increasingly important. La Stella's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he was also known for his leadership qualities and work ethic, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike. After retiring from professional baseball, La Stella's legacy as a reliable player and a consummate professional remains recognized in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 679 | 1737 | 209 | 462 | 98 | 5 | 40 | 206 | 5 | 175 | 220 | 0.266 | 0.337 | 0.397 | 0.734 | 511.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 93 | 319 | 22 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 36 | 40 | 0.251 | -345.9 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 33 | 67 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.269 | 4.1 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 74 | 148 | 17 | 40 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0.270 | 134.0 |
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 73 | 125 | 18 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 0.288 | 403.7 |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 123 | 169 | 23 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 27 | 0.266 | -177.4 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 80 | 292 | 49 | 86 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 0.295 | 575.3 |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 28 | 99 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 0.273 | 263.7 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 27 | 97 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0.289 | 263.7 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 76 | 220 | 26 | 55 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 0.250 | -101.5 |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 60 | 180 | 17 | 43 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 30 | 0.239 | -375.0 |
| 2023 | SEA | AL | 12 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0.224 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.312 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.273 |
| 2018 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLDS2 | CHN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | CHN | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 13 | 88 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 283 | 249 | 393 | 553 | 19 | 139 |
| 3B | 136 | 92 | 41 | 126 | 9 | 13 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ATL | 2B | 88 | 86 | 146 | 216 | 6 | 54 |
| 2015 | CHN | 2B | 14 | 11 | 12 | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | CHN | 3B | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | 2B | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | CHN | 3B | 33 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CHN | 2B | 21 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 13 |
| 2017 | CHN | 3B | 18 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHN | 2B | 15 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | CHN | 3B | 26 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | LAA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAA | 2B | 46 | 43 | 58 | 82 | 4 | 18 |
| 2019 | LAA | 3B | 30 | 27 | 10 | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | LAA | 1B | 10 | 10 | 64 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | LAA | 2B | 15 | 14 | 29 | 22 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020 | OAK | 2B | 18 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 1 | 7 |
| 2020 | OAK | 3B | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | SFN | 2B | 54 | 47 | 76 | 105 | 1 | 28 |
| 2021 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SFN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | SFN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | SFN | 3B | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 17 |
| Second Base | 283 |
| Third Base | 136 |
| Designated Hitter | 67 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHN | NL | $532,000 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | $513,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,045,000 | ||