Dan Pasqua
Born: 10/17/1961 in Yonkers, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-05-30 | Final Game: 1994-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 203 lbs
Full name: Daniel Anthony Pasqua
Biography
Dan Pasqua, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 until his retirement in 1994. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Pasqua showcased his skills across a total of 905 games, where he recorded 638 hits and hit 117 home runs, contributing 390 RBIs to his teams. His career batting average stood at .244, reflecting the challenges of competing in an era that was increasingly defined by powerful pitching and evolving offensive strategies.
Throughout his career, Pasqua was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to deliver in clutch situations, traits that made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. As he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Pasqua established himself as a notable figure in baseball, representing perseverance and adaptability in a sport that was experiencing significant changes in both player performance and fan engagement.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | 2620 | 341 | 638 | 129 | 15 | 117 | 390 | 7 | 335 | 642 | 0.244 | 0.330 | 0.438 | 0.768 | 3966.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NYY | AL | 60 | 148 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 38 | 0.209 | -20.8 |
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 102 | 280 | 44 | 82 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 45 | 2 | 47 | 78 | 0.293 | 1631.8 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 113 | 318 | 42 | 74 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 42 | 0 | 40 | 99 | 0.233 | -17.2 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 129 | 422 | 48 | 96 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 50 | 1 | 46 | 100 | 0.227 | 307.3 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 73 | 246 | 26 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 1 | 25 | 58 | 0.248 | 250.6 |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 112 | 325 | 43 | 89 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 58 | 1 | 37 | 66 | 0.274 | 1062.4 |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 134 | 417 | 71 | 108 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 66 | 0 | 62 | 86 | 0.259 | 1416.4 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 93 | 265 | 26 | 56 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 36 | 57 | 0.211 | -315.7 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 78 | 176 | 22 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 26 | 51 | 0.205 | -348.5 |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 11 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ALCS | CHA | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 147 | 87 | 856 | 71 | 10 | 82 |
| OF | 595 | 531 | 1129 | 32 | 19 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NYA | OF | 37 | 22 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYA | 1B | 5 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1986 | NYA | OF | 81 | 66 | 148 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | NYA | 1B | 12 | 8 | 82 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | NYA | OF | 74 | 60 | 132 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | CHA | 1B | 7 | 6 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| 1988 | CHA | OF | 112 | 104 | 258 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | CHA | OF | 66 | 65 | 149 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | CHA | OF | 43 | 39 | 71 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | CHA | 1B | 83 | 54 | 511 | 43 | 5 | 45 |
| 1991 | CHA | OF | 59 | 54 | 76 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | CHA | OF | 81 | 80 | 153 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | CHA | 1B | 32 | 13 | 147 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| 1993 | CHA | OF | 37 | 36 | 57 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 5 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 147 |
| Left Field | 323 |
| Right Field | 289 |
| Designated Hitter | 116 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $800,000 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $168,000 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $240,000 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | $165,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | $70,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,553,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Paterson University | Wayne | NJ | 1980, 1981, 1982 |