Joseph David Vitiello (/ˌvɪtiˈɛloʊ/; born April 11, 1970) is a former American professional baseball player who was a designated hitter from 1995-2003. He played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for the Orix BlueWave of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2001.