Dernell Stenson

Born: 6/17/1978 in LaGrange, GA, USA

Died: 11/5/2003 in Chandler, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-13 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Dernell Renauld Stenson

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Biography

Dernell Stenson was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2003 and 2008. Primarily playing as a position player, Stenson's career, though brief, showcased his potential during a time when the game was characterized by a shift towards power hitting and offensive production. He participated in 37 games across his career, managing to record 20 hits, including three home runs, and driving in 13 runs, with a batting average of .247. Stenson's playing style was reflective of the era in which he played, where power and speed were increasingly valued in the game. Despite not stealing any bases, he contributed to his teams in other ways, demonstrating a solid approach at the plate. While his time in the majors was limited, Stenson's contributions were felt during his tenure, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that continues to inspire future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	81	14	20	5	0	3	13	0	11	24	0.247	0.333	0.420	0.753	-0.2

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2003	CIN	NL	37	81	14	20	5	0	3	13	0	11	24	0.247	.264 (-7%)	.332 (avg)	.422 (-1%)	.754 (avg)	-0.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
OF	22	20	44	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	CIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2003	CIN	OF	22	20	44	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Left Field	18
Right Field	7