Tony Graffanino

Tony Graffanino
Graffanino with the Brewers in 2007
Infielder
Born: (1970-06-06) June 6, 1970 (age 46) Amityville, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1996, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
April 26, 2009, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Batting average	.265
Home runs	58
Runs batted in	302
Teams
Atlanta Braves (1996–1998) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999–2000) Chicago White Sox (2000–2003) Kansas City Royals (2004–2005) Boston Red Sox (2005) Kansas City Royals (2006) Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2007) Cleveland Indians (2009)

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Graffanino (/ˌɡræfᵻˈniːnoʊ/; born Graffagnino, June 6, 1972) is a former American Major League Baseball second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop. Though he never officially retired, Graffanino has not played since 2009.

Graffanino is primarily a contact hitter (just 481 strikeouts in 2787 big-league at-bats) who is able to get on base (career .336 OBP) – and his speed is above average, with 53 stolen bases in 78 attempts. He excels as a situational hitter, being capable of hitting behind the runner and dropping down a bunt. As a fielder, he has the ability to play every infield position and left field. He has an above-average arm, which helps him in the LF and on the left side of the infield.

During Graffanino's minor league career, he spent time with Pulaski in 1990, the Idaho Falls Braves of the Pioneer League in 1991, the Macon Braves of the South Atlantic League in 1992, the Durham Bulls in 1993 and the Greenville Braves of the Southern League in 1994.