Esteban Beltre, baseball player, 1991-1996

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

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

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