Fernando Cabrera
Born: 11/16/1981 in Toa Baja, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-08-20 | Final Game: 2010-07-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Fernando Jose Cabrera
Biography
Fernando Cabrera, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2010. Known for his powerful fastball and effective slider, Cabrera made his mark primarily in Major League Baseball (MLB) with a playing style that showcased his ability to generate strikeouts. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-7, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.24, and tallied 193 strikeouts, alongside securing 1 save.
Cabrera played during a period marked by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, as the game evolved from the late 1990s through the early 2010s. His contributions on the mound reflected the changing dynamics of the era, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their strikeout potential. Despite facing challenges in consistency, Cabrera's career is remembered for his role within several organizations and his impact on the teams he played for during the early years of his professional journey.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 175.3 | 171 | 102 | 32 | 98 | 193 | 5.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 1.47 | 1282.4 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.7 | 53 | 35 | 32 | 71 | 5.19 | -741.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.0 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12.60 | -567.8 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 38 | 21 | 22 | 39 | 5.61 | -943.3 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 31 | 5.40 | -1816.3 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CLE | P | 51 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CLE | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | BOS | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $575,000 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $391,800 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | $330,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,297,600 | ||