Pete Dalena

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Given name: Peter Martin Dalena
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Designated Hitter
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Jun 26, 1960 in Fresno, CA
Age: 64
Debut: Jul 7, 1989

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 1982 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, 1988.

On July 7, 1989, 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.