Pete Dalena Explained

Pete Dalena
Position:Designated Hitter/Pinch Hitter
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:26 June 1960
Birth Place:Fresno, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 7
Debutyear:1989
Debutteam:Cleveland Indians
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 21
Finalyear:1989
Finalteam:Cleveland Indians
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.143
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:0
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Peter Martin Dalena (born June 26, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter/pinch hitter who played for the Cleveland Indians in 1989. He weighed 200 pounds and was 5'11" in height. Dalena, who threw right-handed but batted left, attended Fresno State University.

Career

In the New York Yankees drafted Dalena in the 27th round (690th overall) of the June Regular Phase amateur entry draft. As a free-agent, the Indians picked him up on November 22, .

On July 7,, Dalena made his major league debut at the age of 29, wearing number 31. In 5 games (7 at-bats), he batted .143 with his only career hit being a double. He struck out three times. Dalena played his final major league game two weeks after his debut, on July 21.