Edgardo Alfonzo, baseball player, 146 home runs, 1995-2006

Edgardo Alfonzo

Born: 11/8/1973 in Santa Teresa, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2006-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo

Biography

Edgardo Alfonzo, born in 1973, was a versatile and skilled infielder who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2006. He played a total of 1,506 games and finished his career with 1,532 hits, 146 home runs, and 744 RBIs, achieving a commendable batting average of .284. Alfonzo was known for his exceptional fielding abilities and offensive consistency, which allowed him to become a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. He also showcased his speed on the bases, amassing 53 stolen bases throughout his career. Alfonzo's career was marked by his selection as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the premier players of his era. As a product of the late 1990s and early 2000s, he navigated a highly competitive landscape in MLB, characterized by a blend of power hitting and advanced pitching strategies. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he was admired for his work ethic and leadership both on and off the field. Edgardo Alfonzo remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he represented and the lasting impression he left on fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1506 5385 777 1532 282 18 146 744 53 596 617 0.284 0.357 0.425 0.782 4395.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
28 117 18 35 12 1 4 22 11 20 0.299

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLDS1 SFN 4 17 3 9 4 0 0 5 1 1 0.529
2000 NLCS NYN 5 18 5 8 1 1 0 4 4 1 0.444
2000 NLDS2 NYN 4 18 1 5 2 0 1 5 1 2 0.278
2000 WS NYN 5 21 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.143
1999 NLCS NYN 6 27 2 6 4 0 0 1 1 9 0.222
1999 NLDS2 NYN 4 16 6 4 1 0 3 6 3 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 0 1 0 0
2B 549 523 1021 1362 33 303
3B 889 829 599 1613 73 133
SS 34 15 24 46 0 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 549
Third Base 889
Shortstop 34
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Silver Slugger 2B
1999 TSN All-Star 2B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 LAA AL $8,000,000
2005 SFN NL $7,500,000
2004 SFN NL $6,500,000
2003 SFN NL $4,000,000
2002 NYN NL $6,200,000
2001 NYN NL $5,750,000
2000 NYN NL $4,225,000
1999 NYN NL $2,800,000
1998 NYN NL $1,750,000
1997 NYN NL $215,000
1996 NYN NL $180,000
1995 NYN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $47,229,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2000 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 6.0 448 0
1999 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 88.0 448 0
1997 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 10.0 392 0