Esteban Beltre
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1996)
Esteban Beltre was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1996 for the Chicago White Sox, the Texas Rangers, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 186 career games, he hit .237 with 95 hits, 1 home runs, and 35 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
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-03
- Last Game
- 1996-06-05
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 | .237 | .285 | .287 | .572 | -1,486 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career OPS .572 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | 49 | 110 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 18 | .191 | .255 (-25%) | .322 (-35%) | .377 (-37%) | .699 (-36%) | -630.7 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 48 | 131 | 12 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 25 | .282 | .269 (+5%) | .338 (+6%) | .424 (-24%) | .763 (-11%) | -190.8 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 54 | 92 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .217 | .266 (-19%) | .337 (-26%) | .417 (-27%) | .755 (-27%) | -421.6 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 27 | 62 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | .258 | .269 (-4%) | .340 (-12%) | .426 (-32%) | .767 (-23%) | -242.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 186 | 401 | 46 | 95 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 5 | 28 | 73 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -1,486 | ||
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 (186 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 225 | 30 | 57 | 1 | 25 | .253 |
| Away | 82 | 176 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 10 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-05 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-04 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-02 | BOS | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-29 | BOS | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-27 | BOS | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-26 | BOS | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-25 | BOS | LAA | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-21 | BOS | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-05-20 | BOS | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-19 | BOS | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 24 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 134 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Esteban Beltre's recorded salaries total $480,000 over 3 seasons, 1994 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Beltre's career ran from 1991 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $480,000 | ||
Esteban Beltre: the record in brief
Esteban Beltre's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1991 to a final game on June 5, 1996. By club, Beltre's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1991 through 1992), the Texas Rangers (1994 through 1995), and the Boston Red Sox (1996). Beltre, born on December 26, 1967, in Quisqueya, San Pedro de MacorÃs, D.R., is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 155 pounds.
Beltre collected 95 hits in 401 at bats across 186 games, good for a .237 batting average, plus 1 home run and 35 runs batted in. Beltre got on base at a .285 rate and slugged .287 (.572 OPS). Measured against the leagues Beltre played in, the .237 career average compares with a .263 league average over the same seasons, 10.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .572 to a league .738, 22.6% below average. Beltre collected a career-high 37 hits in 1994. 1994 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .282 against a league .269, a 5% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Esteban Beltre
- What years did Esteban Beltre play?
- Esteban Beltre played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1996.
- Was Esteban Beltre a pitcher?
- No. Esteban Beltre was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Esteban Beltre hit?
- Esteban Beltre hit 1 career home run with 95 hits.
- What teams did Esteban Beltre play for?
- Esteban Beltre played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1991–1992), the Texas Rangers (1994–1995), and the Boston Red Sox (1996).
- What were Esteban Beltre's career stats?
- In 186 games, Esteban Beltre had 95 hits, 1 home runs, 35 RBI, 46 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Esteban Beltre earn in his career?
- Esteban Beltre's recorded salaries total $480,000 over 3 seasons, 1994 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Beltre's career ran from 1991 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1992.
- What was Esteban Beltre's salary?
- Esteban Beltre's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $130,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 1996.
- What position did Esteban Beltre play?
- Esteban Beltre played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Esteban Beltre and how much did he weigh?
- Esteban Beltre was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Esteban Beltre hit each season?
- Esteban Beltre's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 0 in 1994, 0 in 1995, and 0 in 1996. His most in one season was 1, in 1992.
- What was Esteban Beltre's career batting average?
- Esteban Beltre batted .237 over his career, with 95 hits in 401 at bats.
- How many RBI did Esteban Beltre have?
- Esteban Beltre drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Esteban Beltre in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Esteban Beltre has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.