Tony Tarasco
Born: 12/9/1970 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-04-30 | Final Game: 2002-09-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Anthony Giacinto Tarasco
Biography
Tony Tarasco was a professional baseball player born in 1970 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 2002. Over the course of his career, which spanned nearly a decade, Tarasco participated in 457 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He recorded a total of 241 hits, contributing 34 home runs and driving in 118 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .240. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 39 bases, indicating his ability to impact games not only with his bat but also with his agility.
Tarasco's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and an increasing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Montreal Expos and the New York Yankees, were significant in their own right. His versatility and determination on the field made him a reliable player during the late 1990s and early 2000s, leaving a lasting impression on the franchises he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 1006 | 151 | 241 | 46 | 5 | 34 | 118 | 39 | 106 | 171 | 0.240 | 0.313 | 0.397 | 0.709 | -773.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 24 | 35 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 87 | 132 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 0.273 | -106.5 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 126 | 438 | 64 | 109 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 40 | 24 | 51 | 78 | 0.249 | -232.3 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 31 | 84 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 0.238 | -302.8 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 100 | 166 | 26 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 33 | 0.205 | -207.9 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 15 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 14 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 60 | 96 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 0.250 | 76.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALCS | BAL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1993 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 78 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 245 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $855,500 | ||