Tommy La Stella, baseball player, 2014-2022

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

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

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

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