Doug Dascenzo

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Douglas Craig Dascenzo

Bats Both, Throws Left
Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
School Oklahoma State University
Debut September 2, 1988
Final Game September 29, 1996
Born June 30, 1964 in Cleveland, OH USA

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Doug Dascenzo was an outfielder who played seven seasons in the big leagues, mostly with the Chicago Cubs. He was on the division-winning 1989 team, but had most of his at-bats in the period 1990-92. His highest batting average was .255, and he usually added some stolen bases to the mix. He pitched in four ballgames, with an ERA of 0.00, briefly earning the nickname "The Terminator" for his pitching performances.

He was at Oklahoma State University at the same time as Pete Incaviglia.
Once, a Chicago newspaper at the season's all-star break asked the players on both local teams to give themselves a grade based on how they played so far on the year. Dascenzo gave himself an A+. He may have been the only player on either team to do so. He said he was doing exactly what the team wanted him to do.
A defensive specialist, at one time he held the record for most consecutive games played as an outfielder without an error. Many (possibly most) of his games were just a few innings long when he came in as a defensive replacement.
Laid down a bunt single against Rob Dibble once, causing the angry Dibble to whip the ball at Dascenzo's back as he ran to first. Dibble received a suspension for that.
Spent 1999-2005 as the Padres' minor league Outfield/Baserunning Instructor.
Spent 2006 as manager of the Eugene Emeralds of the Northwest League before being promoted to the Fort Wayne Wizards of the Midwest League after the season.