Tony Tarasco
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2002)
Tony Tarasco was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2002 for 6 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 10 seasons. In 457 career games, he hit .240 with 241 hits, 34 home runs, and 118 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-30
- Last Game
- 2002-09-01
Full name: Anthony Giacinto Tarasco
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 1,006 | 151 | 241 | 46 | 5 | 34 | 118 | 39 | 106 | 171 | .240 | .313 | .397 | .709 | -666 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 24 | 35 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 87 | 132 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 17 | .273 | .269 (+1%) | .338 (-8%) | .424 (+2%) | .763 (-2%) | -91.7 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | 126 | 438 | 64 | 109 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 40 | 24 | 51 | 78 | .249 | .266 (-7%) | .337 (-3%) | .417 (-3%) | .755 (-3%) | -188.4 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 31 | 84 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 15 | .238 | .269 (-12%) | .340 (-13%) | .426 (-27%) | .767 (-21%) | -286.4 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 100 | 166 | 26 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 33 | .205 | .266 (-23%) | .336 (-7%) | .419 (-7%) | .756 (-7%) | -175.4 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 15 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 14 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 60 | 96 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 13 | .250 | .261 (-4%) | .331 (-8%) | .416 (+18%) | .747 (+6%) | 76.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 457 | 1,006 | 151 | 241 | 46 | 5 | 34 | 118 | 39 | 106 | 171 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -666 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (457 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 243 | 522 | 85 | 131 | 19 | 63 | .251 |
| Away | 214 | 484 | 66 | 110 | 15 | 55 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-01 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-30 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-28 | NYN | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-25 | NYN | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-08-24 | NYN | COL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-23 | NYN | COL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-21 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-20 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-18 | NYN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-17 | NYN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 325 | 221 | 499 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | OF | 12 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ATL | OF | 45 | 18 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 116 | 114 | 230 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | BAL | OF | 23 | 19 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BAL | OF | 81 | 39 | 105 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | CIN | OF | 7 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYA | OF | 12 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | OF | 29 | 13 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 78 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 245 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Tony Tarasco's recorded salaries total $855,500 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tarasco's career ran from 1993 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998, 1999, and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $270,000 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | $230,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | $111,500 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $855,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tony Tarasco (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tony Tarasco: the record in brief
April 30, 1993 and September 1, 2002 bracket Tony Tarasco's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Tarasco's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1993 through 1994), the Montreal Expos (1995), the Baltimore Orioles (1996 through 1997), the Cincinnati Reds (1998), the New York Yankees (1999), and the New York Mets (2002). At 6'0" and 185 pounds, Tarasco is listed as an outfielder. Tarasco batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Tarasco was born on December 9, 1970, in New York, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Anthony Giacinto.
In 457 games and 1,006 at bats, Tarasco batted .240 with 241 hits, along with 34 homers, 118 runs batted in, and 39 stolen bases. Tarasco's career OPS of .709 combines a .313 on-base mark with .397 slugging. Measured against the leagues Tarasco played in, the .240 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 10.3% below the league. The OPS comparison is .709 to a league .757, 6.3% below average. 1995 was Tarasco's biggest home run year, with 14.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Tarasco
- What years did Tony Tarasco play?
- Tony Tarasco played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2002.
- Was Tony Tarasco a pitcher?
- No. Tony Tarasco was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Tarasco hit?
- Tony Tarasco hit 34 career home runs with 241 hits.
- What teams did Tony Tarasco play for?
- Tony Tarasco played for 6 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1993–1994), the Montreal Expos (1995), the Baltimore Orioles (1996–1997), the Cincinnati Reds (1998), the New York Yankees (1999), and the New York Mets (2002).
- What were Tony Tarasco's career stats?
- In 457 games, Tony Tarasco had 241 hits, 34 home runs, 118 RBI, 151 runs, and 39 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- How much did Tony Tarasco earn in his career?
- Tony Tarasco's recorded salaries total $855,500 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tarasco's career ran from 1993 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1998, 1999, and 2002.
- What was Tony Tarasco's salary?
- Tony Tarasco's last recorded salary was $270,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $270,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1997.
- What position did Tony Tarasco play?
- Tony Tarasco played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Tarasco and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Tarasco was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Tarasco hit each season?
- Tony Tarasco's home runs by season: 0 in 1993, 5 in 1994, 14 in 1995, 1 in 1996, 7 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 0 in 1999, and 6 in 2002. His most in one season was 14, in 1995.
- What was Tony Tarasco's career batting average?
- Tony Tarasco batted .240 over his career, with 241 hits in 1,006 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Tarasco have?
- Tony Tarasco drove in 118 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Tarasco in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Tarasco has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.