Esteban Beltre
Born: 12/26/1967 in Quisqueya, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1991-09-03 | Final Game: 1996-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Biography
Esteban Beltre was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who played in the Major Leagues from 1991 until his retirement on June 5, 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Beltre's career spanned parts of six seasons during an era marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Despite the competitive landscape of the 1990s, he made his mark with a steady presence on the field.
Over the course of his career, Beltre appeared in 186 games, amassing a total of 95 hits, which included one home run and 35 runs batted in. He finished with a batting average of .237, along with five stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. While his numbers may not reflect the towering achievements of some of his contemporaries, Beltre’s contributions as a reliable team player and his versatility on the field were valued by the clubs he played for during his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 401 | 46 | 95 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 5 | 28 | 73 | 0.237 | 0.285 | 0.287 | 0.572 | -1614.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 49 | 110 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0.191 | -688.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 48 | 131 | 12 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 25 | 0.282 | -207.7 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 54 | 92 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.217 | -463.8 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 27 | 62 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0.258 | -254.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 24 | 12 | 31 | 44 | 3 | 11 |
| 3B | 19 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| SS | 134 | 85 | 151 | 274 | 22 | 47 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | SS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | CHA | SS | 43 | 32 | 53 | 92 | 12 | 12 |
| 1994 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | TEX | 3B | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | TEX | SS | 41 | 32 | 53 | 121 | 7 | 21 |
| 1995 | TEX | 2B | 15 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | SS | 36 | 18 | 40 | 53 | 3 | 13 |
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 8 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | BOS | 3B | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | BOS | SS | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 134 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $480,000 | ||