Fernando Seguignol
Born: 1/19/1975 in Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Panama
MLB Debut: 1998-09-05 | Final Game: 2003-09-28
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 257 lbs
Full name: Fernando Alfredo Seguignol
Biography
Fernando Seguignol was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Seguignol played in 178 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and contact hitting. He recorded 91 hits, including 17 home runs, and drove in 40 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .249. Known for his versatility on the field, Seguignol contributed to his teams with a solid presence in the lineup, although he did not steal any bases during his time in the league.
Seguignol's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power-hitting and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees, reflected the evolving nature of the game in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After retiring in 2003, Seguignol's journey through Major League Baseball remained a testament to the diverse talent pool that characterized the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 366 | 42 | 91 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 0 | 20 | 114 | 0.249 | 0.303 | 0.451 | 0.754 | -234.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 16 | 42 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.262 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 35 | 105 | 14 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0.257 | 60.3 |
| 2000 | WSN | NL | 76 | 162 | 22 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 0.278 | 186.5 |
| 2001 | WSN | NL | 46 | 50 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.140 | -480.7 |
| 2003 | NYY | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 70 | 48 | 389 | 33 | 6 | 42 |
| OF | 60 | 31 | 57 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MON | 1B | 7 | 5 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | MON | OF | 9 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MON | 1B | 23 | 21 | 172 | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| 1999 | MON | OF | 8 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | 1B | 30 | 19 | 144 | 11 | 2 | 16 |
| 2000 | MON | OF | 30 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | 1B | 7 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | MON | OF | 13 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | NYA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 70 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | NL | $231,500 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $201,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $433,000 | ||