Dan Serafini
Born: 1/25/1974 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-06-25 | Final Game: 2007-09-13
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Daniel Joseph Serafini
Biography
Dan Serafini, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2007. Known for his versatility on the mound, Serafini played for multiple teams in Major League Baseball, contributing to the game during a transitional period marked by the increasing dominance of offense. With a career record of 15-16, he recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 6.04 and tallied 127 strikeouts over his time in the league. His lone save highlights his role primarily as a starting pitcher, demonstrating his capacity to handle significant innings during games.
Serafini made his debut in the late 1990s, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity, spurred by the home run chase and the emergence of powerful hitters. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his presence in the league was notable as he navigated the challenges of being a pitcher in an era that often favored offensive production. His tenacity and adaptability on the mound allowed him to carve out a career that included various stints with different franchises, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 104 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 263.7 | 335 | 177 | 37 | 118 | 127 | 6.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10.38 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 3.42 | 445.2 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 7 | 4 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 95 | 54 | 29 | 46 | 6.48 | -788.6 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.3 | 86 | 48 | 32 | 17 | 6.93 | - |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 70 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 4.91 | -1039.7 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18.00 | - |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 41 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 5.40 | -1005.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.070 | 0.130 | 0.070 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 42 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 11 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 104 | 33 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIN | P | 28 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHN | P | 42 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CIN | P | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDN | NL | $230,000 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $600,000 | ||