Pete Dalena


Peter Martin Dalena 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 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, 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.