Tony Peña
Born: 3/23/1981 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-04-13 | Final Game: 2009-07-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Tony Francisco Peña
Biography
Tony Peña, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement on July 12, 2009. Over the course of his career, Peña appeared in 327 games, where he accumulated a total of 189 hits, 4 home runs, and 66 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also recorded 8 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Peña's playing career unfolded in a competitive era marked by an emphasis on power hitting and offensive statistics. Despite not being a prolific power hitter, his versatility and ability to contribute in various aspects of the game were valued by his teams. His contributions were part of a larger narrative in baseball, where players like Peña navigated the complexities of an evolving game, showcasing resilience and determination typical of athletes during that period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 829 | 95 | 189 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 66 | 8 | 20 | 150 | 0.228 | 0.248 | 0.300 | 0.548 | -4532.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 40 | 44 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 152 | 509 | 58 | 136 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 5 | 10 | 78 | 0.267 | -1853.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 95 | 225 | 22 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 0.169 | -2076.6 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 40 | 51 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.098 | -602.9 |
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 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 306 | 227 | 325 | 690 | 38 | 149 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ATL | SS | 22 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | KCA | SS | 150 | 145 | 208 | 438 | 23 | 98 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | SS | 94 | 61 | 74 | 180 | 9 | 35 |
| 2009 | KCA | SS | 40 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 5 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 306 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $425,000 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $405,000 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,210,000 | ||