Fernando Vina, baseball player, 1993-2004

Fernando Vina

Born: 4/16/1969 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-10 | Final Game: 2004-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Biography

Fernando Vina was an accomplished professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1993 to 2004. Born in 1969, he played primarily as a position player and became known for his versatility on the field. Over his 11-year career in Major League Baseball, Vina appeared in 1,148 games, amassing 1,196 hits, 40 home runs, and 343 RBIs, with a commendable batting average of .282. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 116 stolen bases. Vinaโ€™s playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach at the plate and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Vina was selected as an All-Star during his career, which highlighted his impact and recognition within the league. He played during a dynamic era in baseball marked by changes in offensive production and player performance, including the growing emphasis on power hitting and the emergence of various player profiles. Throughout his time in the league, Vina established himself as a reliable player who could perform in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His contributions to the game were significant, and he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1148 4240 627 1196 194 49 40 343 116 288 292 0.282 0.348 0.379 0.728 -2539.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 93 13 31 3 0 2 9 3 6 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 NLCS SLN 5 23 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 0.261
2002 NLDS2 SLN 3 15 3 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.600
2001 NLDS2 SLN 5 19 2 6 0 0 1 2 0 1 0.316
2000 NLDS1 SLN 3 13 3 4 0 0 1 3 1 1 0.308
2000 NLCS SLN 5 23 3 6 1 0 0 1 1 4 0.261

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1049 982 2278 2855 86 779
3B 14 6 4 14 3 0
OF 6 5 15 0 0 0
SS 19 10 22 39 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1049
Third Base 14
Shortstop 19
Left Field 6
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Gold Glove 2B
2001 Gold Glove 2B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 DET AL $3,000,000
2004 DET AL $3,000,000
2003 SLN NL $5,333,333
2002 SLN NL $4,333,333
2001 SLN NL $4,333,333
2000 SLN NL $2,300,000
1999 MIL NL $2,000,000
1998 MIL NL $1,100,000
1997 ML4 AL $810,000
1996 ML4 AL $190,000
1995 ML4 AL $125,000
1994 NYN NL $120,000
1993 SEA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $26,753,999

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1990
Cosumnes River College Sacramento CA 1988
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1989