Daniel Cabrera
Born: 5/28/1981 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-05-13 | Final Game: 2009-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Daniel Alberto Cabrera
Biography
Daniel Cabrera, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Known for his powerful arm and imposing presence on the mound, Cabrera made a name for himself during his time with the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 48 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.1. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 674 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his capacity to dominate hitters at times.
Cabrera's playing style was characterized by his fastball, which often reached impressive velocities, complemented by a hard slider and changeup. Despite his struggles with consistency, he displayed flashes of brilliance, particularly during his early years in Baltimore, where he was considered a promising young talent. He finished his career with one save, underscoring his role primarily as a starting pitcher rather than a closer. Cabrera's journey through the game reflects the challenges many pitchers face in balancing potential with performance, and he remains a noteworthy figure for those who followed the game during the mid-2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 65 | 162 | 155 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 892.3 | 884 | 506 | 92 | 520 | 674 | 5.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 12 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 147.7 | 145 | 82 | 89 | 76 | 5.00 | -2421.2 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 10 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.3 | 144 | 81 | 87 | 157 | 4.52 | 1111.8 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 9 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 148.0 | 130 | 78 | 104 | 157 | 4.74 | 1243.1 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 9 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 204.3 | 207 | 126 | 108 | 166 | 5.55 | -2864.5 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 8 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180.0 | 199 | 105 | 90 | 95 | 5.25 | -6001.3 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6.55 | - |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 48 | 26 | 35 | 16 | 5.85 | -2067.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.000 | 0.103 | 0.000 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | AZ | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 162 | 155 | 38 | 56 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | P | 28 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | P | 29 | 29 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | P | 26 | 26 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 34 | 34 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 30 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | ARI | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $2,600,000 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $2,875,000 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $1,825,000 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $385,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $325,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,010,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 29.0 | 140 | 0 |