Erick Almonte
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2011)
Erick Almonte was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011 for the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 11 seasons. In 55 career games, he hit .233 with 31 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-04
- Last Game
- 2011-04-25
Full name: Erick R. Almonte
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 133 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 29 | .233 | .282 | .331 | .613 | -169 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .744 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | 31 | 100 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 24 | .260 | .264 (-2%) | .332 (-3%) | .422 (-17%) | .754 (-11%) | -168.9 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 16 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 55 | 133 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 29 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -169 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 49 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .204 |
| Away | 31 | 84 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 14 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-25 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-23 | MIL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-22 | MIL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-20 | MIL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-19 | MIL | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-18 | MIL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-17 | MIL | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-15 | MIL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-14 | MIL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-10 | MIL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 35 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIL | NL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $414,000 | ||
Erick Almonte: the record in brief
According to the bio, Erick Almonte debuted on September 4, 2001 and played a final game on April 25, 2011. By club, Almonte's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2001 to 2003) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2011). The bio lists Almonte as a shortstop who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 245 pounds. Almonte was born on February 1, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. The given name on file is Erick R. Almonte.
In 55 games and 133 at bats, Almonte batted .233 with 31 hits, adding 2 homers and 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .282 and the slugging percentage .331, for an OPS of .613. Over the seasons Almonte played, league hitters batted .261; the .233 career figure is 10.7% below that. The hits column peaks at 26, in 2003. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erick Almonte
- What years did Erick Almonte play?
- Erick Almonte played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011.
- Was Erick Almonte a pitcher?
- No. Erick Almonte was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Erick Almonte hit?
- Erick Almonte hit 2 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was Erick Almonte's career batting average?
- Erick Almonte batted .233 over his career, with 31 hits in 133 at bats.
- How many RBI did Erick Almonte have?
- Erick Almonte drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Erick Almonte in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Erick Almonte has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.