Yonder Alonso
Born: 4/8/1987 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2010-09-01 | Final Game: 2019-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs
Biography
Yonder Alonso, born in 1987, was a prominent first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 2010 to 2019. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,072 games, amassing a total of 872 hits, 100 home runs, and 426 RBIs, while achieving a batting average of .259. Known for his powerful left-handed swing and solid defensive skills, Alonso established himself as a reliable offensive contributor in the lineup. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 22 stolen bases throughout his career.
Alonso was selected as an All-Star during his tenure, a testament to his impact and performance during the peak of his career. He played in a competitive era marked by an emphasis on offensive production, and his ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game garnered him respect among teammates and opponents alike. Alonso's journey through baseball included stints with several teams, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1072 | 3362 | 391 | 872 | 181 | 2 | 100 | 426 | 22 | 366 | 648 | 0.259 | 0.332 | 0.404 | 0.736 | 1115.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 22 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 47 | 88 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0.330 | 489.9 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 155 | 549 | 47 | 150 | 39 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 3 | 62 | 101 | 0.273 | 409.2 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 97 | 334 | 34 | 94 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 6 | 32 | 47 | 0.281 | 13.2 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 84 | 267 | 27 | 64 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 0.240 | -210.7 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 103 | 354 | 50 | 100 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 42 | 48 | 0.282 | 342.9 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 156 | 482 | 52 | 122 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 56 | 3 | 45 | 74 | 0.253 | -744.8 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 100 | 319 | 52 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 49 | 1 | 50 | 88 | 0.266 | 1305.7 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 42 | 132 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 30 | 0.265 | 1305.7 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 145 | 516 | 64 | 129 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 83 | 0 | 51 | 123 | 0.250 | 139.1 |
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 67 | 219 | 23 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 53 | 0.178 | -956.6 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 54 | 73 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 0.260 | -956.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 879 | 809 | 6767 | 457 | 48 | 593 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 14 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 17 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | CIN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | OF | 16 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | 1B | 149 | 144 | 1269 | 96 | 12 | 77 |
| 2013 | SDN | 1B | 92 | 86 | 761 | 58 | 3 | 72 |
| 2013 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | 1B | 77 | 72 | 569 | 43 | 2 | 45 |
| 2014 | SDN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | 1B | 102 | 92 | 817 | 54 | 3 | 71 |
| 2015 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | OAK | 1B | 145 | 128 | 1155 | 70 | 4 | 118 |
| 2016 | OAK | 3B | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | OAK | 1B | 96 | 86 | 728 | 52 | 6 | 77 |
| 2017 | SEA | 1B | 39 | 35 | 236 | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 2018 | CLE | 1B | 138 | 131 | 980 | 54 | 10 | 89 |
| 2019 | CHA | 1B | 21 | 21 | 137 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| 2019 | COL | 1B | 11 | 10 | 83 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 879 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 49 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-05-06 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $2,650,000 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $1,650,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $980,000 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $1,120,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,800,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 1.0 | 160 | 0 |