Roberto Alomar
⭐ Hall of Fame 2011
Born: 2/5/1968 in Ponce, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1988-04-22 | Final Game: 2004-09-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs
Biography
Roberto Alomar, born in 1968, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, renowned for his exceptional skills as a second baseman and his remarkable career that spanned from 1988 to 2004. Over his 16-year career, Alomar played in 2,379 games, accumulating 2,724 hits and posting a batting average of .300. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 474 stolen bases, and he demonstrated his power with 210 home runs and 1,134 RBIs. Alomar's ability to impact the game on both offense and defense made him a vital player during a competitive era in baseball characterized by strong hitters and evolving defensive strategies.
A 12-time All-Star, Alomar's contributions to the game extended beyond his impressive statistics. He was known for his exceptional defensive skills, earning accolades for his glove work and quick instincts on the field. His influence was particularly felt during the 1990s and early 2000s, when he played key roles for teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays, with whom he won two consecutive World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Alomar's legacy includes not only his individual achievements but also his role in popularizing the second base position, inspiring future generations of players with his combination of athleticism, skill, and passion for the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2379 | 9073 | 1508 | 2724 | 504 | 80 | 210 | 1134 | 474 | 1032 | 1140 | 0.300 | 0.371 | 0.443 | 0.814 | 20046.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 143 | 545 | 84 | 145 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 41 | 24 | 47 | 83 | 0.266 | 246.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 158 | 623 | 82 | 184 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 42 | 53 | 76 | 0.295 | 559.1 |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 147 | 586 | 80 | 168 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 60 | 24 | 48 | 72 | 0.287 | 181.9 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 161 | 637 | 88 | 188 | 41 | 11 | 9 | 69 | 53 | 57 | 86 | 0.295 | 1432.6 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 152 | 571 | 105 | 177 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 76 | 49 | 87 | 52 | 0.310 | 2530.3 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 153 | 589 | 109 | 192 | 35 | 6 | 17 | 93 | 55 | 80 | 67 | 0.326 | 2968.8 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 107 | 392 | 78 | 120 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 19 | 51 | 41 | 0.306 | 873.1 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 130 | 517 | 71 | 155 | 24 | 7 | 13 | 66 | 30 | 47 | 45 | 0.300 | 586.2 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 153 | 588 | 132 | 193 | 43 | 4 | 22 | 94 | 17 | 90 | 65 | 0.328 | 2960.2 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 112 | 412 | 64 | 137 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 60 | 9 | 40 | 43 | 0.333 | 1467.3 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 147 | 588 | 86 | 166 | 36 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 18 | 59 | 70 | 0.282 | 200.4 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 159 | 563 | 138 | 182 | 40 | 3 | 24 | 120 | 37 | 99 | 96 | 0.323 | 3071.5 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 155 | 610 | 111 | 189 | 40 | 2 | 19 | 89 | 39 | 64 | 82 | 0.310 | 1274.4 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 157 | 575 | 113 | 193 | 34 | 12 | 20 | 100 | 30 | 80 | 71 | 0.336 | 3332.6 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 149 | 590 | 73 | 157 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 53 | 16 | 57 | 83 | 0.266 | -578.2 |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 67 | 253 | 42 | 64 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 37 | 0.253 | -492.5 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 73 | 263 | 34 | 69 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 29 | 40 | 0.262 | -492.5 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 38 | 110 | 14 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 0.309 | 257.4 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 18 | 61 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.180 | 257.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 230 | 32 | 72 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 0.313 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.190 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0.368 |
| 1997 | ALCS | BAL | 6 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0.182 |
| 1997 | ALDS2 | BAL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.300 |
| 1996 | ALDS1 | BAL | 4 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 1996 | ALCS | BAL | 5 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.217 |
| 1993 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0.292 |
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 6 | 25 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.480 |
| 1992 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.423 |
| 1992 | WS | TOR | 6 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.208 |
| 1991 | ALCS | TOR | 5 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0.474 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2320 | 2283 | 4458 | 6524 | 181 | 1407 |
| SS | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDN | 2B | 143 | 137 | 319 | 459 | 16 | 88 |
| 1989 | SDN | 2B | 157 | 157 | 341 | 472 | 28 | 91 |
| 1990 | SDN | 2B | 137 | 136 | 311 | 392 | 17 | 73 |
| 1990 | SDN | SS | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 1991 | TOR | 2B | 160 | 159 | 333 | 447 | 15 | 79 |
| 1992 | TOR | 2B | 150 | 149 | 287 | 378 | 5 | 66 |
| 1993 | TOR | 2B | 150 | 151 | 254 | 439 | 14 | 92 |
| 1994 | TOR | 2B | 106 | 102 | 176 | 275 | 4 | 71 |
| 1995 | TOR | 2B | 128 | 128 | 272 | 367 | 4 | 84 |
| 1996 | BAL | 2B | 141 | 140 | 279 | 445 | 11 | 107 |
| 1997 | BAL | 2B | 109 | 103 | 203 | 300 | 6 | 66 |
| 1998 | BAL | 2B | 144 | 141 | 251 | 449 | 11 | 86 |
| 1999 | CLE | 2B | 156 | 154 | 270 | 466 | 6 | 102 |
| 2000 | CLE | 2B | 155 | 154 | 293 | 437 | 15 | 109 |
| 2001 | CLE | 2B | 157 | 156 | 268 | 423 | 5 | 88 |
| 2002 | NYN | 2B | 147 | 146 | 273 | 348 | 11 | 94 |
| 2003 | CHA | 2B | 67 | 65 | 119 | 171 | 3 | 37 |
| 2003 | NYN | 2B | 72 | 69 | 138 | 171 | 6 | 50 |
| 2004 | ARI | 2B | 28 | 23 | 48 | 53 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | CHA | 2B | 13 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 1 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2320 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2000 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2000 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2000 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1999 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-07-31 |
| 1999 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 1999 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1998 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 1998 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1998 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1996 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1996 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 1996 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1995 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1994 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1993 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1992 | ALCS MVP | |
| 1992 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 1992 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1992 | Player of the Week | Week of 1992-04-25 |
| 1992 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 1992 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1991 | Gold Glove | 2B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | $8,000,000 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | $7,939,664 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | $7,750,000 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $7,196,656 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $7,049,966 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | $6,343,771 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $6,354,379 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | $4,279,379 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $5,500,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $5,433,334 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $4,933,333 |
| 1992 | TOR | AL | $2,983,333 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $390,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $76,603,815 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 165.0 | 392 | 2 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 226.0 | 392 | 4 |
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 4.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1993 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 102.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1992 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 118.0 | 392 | 3 |
| 1991 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 128.0 | 392 | 2 |
| 1988 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 11.0 | 120 | 2 |