Angel Berroa
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2009)
Angel Berroa was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 9 seasons. In 746 career games, he hit .258 with 665 hits, 46 home runs, and 254 RBI. Angel Berroa was a Rookie of the Year.
- 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
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-18
- Last Game
- 2009-08-06
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Full name: Angel Maria Berroa
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 2,575 | 329 | 665 | 118 | 21 | 46 | 254 | 50 | 117 | 460 | .258 | .303 | .374 | .677 | -4,084 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 15 | 53 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | .302 | .263 (+14%) | .332 (+2%) | .426 (-20%) | .758 (-11%) | -81.5 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 20 | 75 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | .227 | .261 (-13%) | .331 (-9%) | .416 (-17%) | .747 (-13%) | -169.1 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 158 | 567 | 92 | 163 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 73 | 21 | 29 | 100 | .287 | .264 (+9%) | .332 (+2%) | .422 (+7%) | .754 (+5%) | 454.4 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | 134 | 512 | 72 | 134 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 43 | 14 | 23 | 87 | .262 | .266 (-2%) | .335 (-8%) | .427 (-10%) | .762 (-9%) | -829.8 |
| 2005 | KCA | AL | 159 | 608 | 68 | 164 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 7 | 18 | 108 | .270 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (-8%) | .418 (-10%) | .749 (-9%) | -935.9 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | 132 | 474 | 45 | 111 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 54 | 3 | 14 | 88 | .234 | .269 (-13%) | .336 (-23%) | .431 (-23%) | .768 (-23%) | -1883.2 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 84 | 226 | 26 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 41 | .230 | .263 (-13%) | .333 (-9%) | .416 (-26%) | .749 (-18%) | -639.0 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | 21 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 14 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 746 | 2,575 | 329 | 665 | 118 | 21 | 46 | 254 | 50 | 117 | 460 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -4,084 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (746 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 373 | 1271 | 184 | 341 | 22 | 126 | .268 |
| Away | 373 | 1304 | 145 | 324 | 24 | 128 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-06 | NYN | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-08-05 | NYN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-08-04 | NYN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-08-01 | NYN | AZ | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-31 | NYN | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-30 | NYN | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-30 | NYN | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-27 | NYN | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-24 | NYN | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-22 | NYN | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 17 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| SS | 706 | 682 | 1077 | 2028 | 112 | 476 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | SS | 14 | 12 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 9 |
| 2002 | KCA | SS | 20 | 20 | 41 | 67 | 4 | 13 |
| 2003 | KCA | SS | 158 | 158 | 264 | 473 | 24 | 108 |
| 2004 | KCA | SS | 133 | 132 | 207 | 389 | 28 | 94 |
| 2005 | KCA | SS | 159 | 159 | 254 | 441 | 25 | 108 |
| 2006 | KCA | SS | 131 | 129 | 188 | 366 | 18 | 95 |
| 2007 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | KCA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | KCA | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | LAN | 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | SS | 79 | 64 | 91 | 219 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 | NYA | 3B | 16 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | NYN | SS | 8 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 706 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2003 | Rookie of the Month | July |
| 2003 | Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
Angel Berroa's recorded salaries total $3,174,500 over 4 seasons, 2003 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berroa's career ran from 2001 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | KCA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2005 | KCA | AL | $500,000 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | $372,500 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $302,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,174,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 88.0 | 140 | 12 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Angel Berroa (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Angel Berroa: the record in brief
According to the bio, Angel Berroa debuted on September 18, 2001 and played a final game on August 6, 2009. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (2001 to 2007), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2008), the New York Yankees (2009), and the New York Mets (2009). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Berroa is listed as a shortstop. Berroa both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Berroa was born on January 27, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. Berroa's full given name, per the bio, is Angel Maria Berroa.
Berroa finished with 665 hits from 2,575 at bats in 746 games, which works out to .258, adding 46 home runs, 254 runs batted in, and 50 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .303 and the slugging percentage .374, for an OPS of .677. Against a .265 league average for those years, Berroa's .258 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 10.4% below league average (.677 against .756).
Frequently Asked Questions about Angel Berroa
- What years did Angel Berroa play?
- Angel Berroa played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009.
- Was Angel Berroa a pitcher?
- No. Angel Berroa was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Angel Berroa hit?
- Angel Berroa hit 46 career home runs with 665 hits.
- What teams did Angel Berroa play for?
- Angel Berroa played for 4 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2001–2007), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2008), the New York Yankees (2009), and the New York Mets (2009).
- Did Angel Berroa win an MVP award?
- No. Angel Berroa did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Angel Berroa win?
- Angel Berroa won the Rookie of the Year award (2003).
- What were Angel Berroa's career stats?
- In 746 games, Angel Berroa had 665 hits, 46 home runs, 254 RBI, 329 runs, and 50 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- How much did Angel Berroa earn in his career?
- Angel Berroa's recorded salaries total $3,174,500 over 4 seasons, 2003 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berroa's career ran from 2001 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Angel Berroa's salary?
- Angel Berroa's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2006. His highest recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2006, and his lowest was $302,000, in 2003. The Salary History table lists each season from 2003 to 2006.
- What position did Angel Berroa play?
- Angel Berroa played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Angel Berroa and how much did he weigh?
- Angel Berroa was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Angel Berroa hit each season?
- Angel Berroa's home runs by season: 0 in 2001, 0 in 2002, 17 in 2003, 8 in 2004, 11 in 2005, 9 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 1 in 2008, and 0 in 2009. His most in one season was 17, in 2003.
- What was Angel Berroa's career batting average?
- Angel Berroa batted .258 over his career, with 665 hits in 2,575 at bats.
- How many RBI did Angel Berroa have?
- Angel Berroa drove in 254 runs in his career.