Asdrubal Cabrera, baseball player, 195 home runs, 2007-2021

Asdrubal Cabrera

Born: 11/13/1985 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2007-08-08 | Final Game: 2021-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Asdrubal Jose Cabrera

Biography

Asdrubal Cabrera, born in 1985, was a highly skilled infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2021. Over the course of his 14-year career, Cabrera appeared in 1,822 games, recording 1,763 hits, 195 home runs, and 869 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .266. Known for his solid defensive capabilities and versatility on the field, he played primarily as a shortstop and later as a second baseman, making significant contributions to his teams both offensively and defensively. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he stole 91 bases throughout his career. Cabrera earned All-Star selections in two seasons, highlighting his status as one of the premier players of his era. He played in a period characterized by an emphasis on power hitting, yet he demonstrated a well-rounded game that included consistent hitting and reliable fielding. His impact was felt not only in the regular season but also during crucial playoff moments, as he helped lead his teams to significant postseason appearances. Cabrera's legacy is marked by his ability to adapt and thrive in a changing game, making him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1822 6632 886 1763 401 28 195 869 91 589 1330 0.266 0.329 0.423 0.752 3845.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
29 98 8 21 2 0 2 13 4 28 0.214

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLDS1 WAS 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.167
2019 WS WAS 7 21 1 6 1 0 0 3 1 9 0.286
2019 NLWC WAS 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2016 NLWC NYN 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333
2014 NLDS1 WAS 4 15 2 3 1 0 1 2 0 5 0.200
2013 ALWC CLE 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2007 ALDS2 CLE 4 17 3 3 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.176
2007 ALCS CLE 7 29 2 7 0 0 0 4 1 8 0.241

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 40 292 21 2 32
2B 365 349 651 961 11 263
3B 247 215 130 382 21 45
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1079 1058 1465 2798 111 651

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 47
Second Base 365
Third Base 247
Shortstop 1079
Designated Hitter 39

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-08-27
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-04-10
2011 Silver Slugger SS
2011 This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-09-13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $8,250,000
2015 TBA AL $7,500,000
2014 CLE AL $10,000,000
2013 CLE AL $6,500,000
2012 CLE AL $4,550,000
2011 CLE AL $2,025,000
2010 CLE AL $444,600
2009 CLE AL $416,700
2008 CLE AL $393,300
Total Career Earnings $40,079,600

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 4.0 392 0