Miguel Cabrera
Born: 4/18/1983 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2003-06-20 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 267 lbs
Full name: Jose Miguel Cabrera
Biography
Miguel Cabrera, born in 1983, was a highly accomplished Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 2003 to 2022. As a position player, Cabrera showcased his exceptional hitting ability and offensive prowess over a remarkable 2,797 games. He concluded his career with 3,174 hits, 511 home runs, and an impressive 1,881 RBIs, all while maintaining a career batting average of .306. Known for his power and consistency, Cabrera also recorded 40 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility on the field.
Cabrera was selected as an All-Star 12 times, solidifying his place among the elite players of his era. He played in an age marked by intense competition and evolving pitching strategies, yet his ability to hit for both average and power made him a standout figure in the game. His achievements include winning multiple batting titles and earning MVP honors, underscoring his impact on the sport. Cabrera's legacy is defined not only by his statistics but also by his contributions to his teams, particularly the Detroit Tigers, where he became a franchise icon. His career remains a testament to skill, dedication, and the ability to excel at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2797 | 10356 | 1551 | 3174 | 627 | 17 | 511 | 1881 | 40 | 1258 | 2105 | 0.306 | 0.382 | 0.518 | 0.901 | 49334.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 87 | 314 | 39 | 84 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 62 | 0 | 25 | 84 | 0.268 | 238.2 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 160 | 603 | 101 | 177 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 112 | 5 | 68 | 148 | 0.294 | 1997.8 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 158 | 613 | 106 | 198 | 43 | 2 | 33 | 116 | 1 | 64 | 125 | 0.323 | 3395.5 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 158 | 576 | 112 | 195 | 50 | 2 | 26 | 114 | 9 | 86 | 108 | 0.339 | 4055.0 |
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 157 | 588 | 91 | 188 | 38 | 2 | 34 | 119 | 2 | 79 | 127 | 0.320 | 3545.4 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 160 | 616 | 85 | 180 | 36 | 2 | 37 | 127 | 1 | 56 | 126 | 0.292 | 2214.8 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 160 | 611 | 96 | 198 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 103 | 6 | 68 | 107 | 0.324 | 3458.4 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | 150 | 548 | 111 | 180 | 45 | 1 | 38 | 126 | 3 | 89 | 95 | 0.328 | 4980.3 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 161 | 572 | 111 | 197 | 48 | 0 | 30 | 105 | 2 | 108 | 89 | 0.344 | 5632.1 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 161 | 622 | 109 | 205 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 139 | 4 | 66 | 98 | 0.330 | 4861.4 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 148 | 555 | 103 | 193 | 26 | 1 | 44 | 137 | 3 | 90 | 94 | 0.348 | 6029.5 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 159 | 611 | 101 | 191 | 52 | 1 | 25 | 109 | 1 | 60 | 117 | 0.313 | 3296.5 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 119 | 429 | 64 | 145 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 76 | 1 | 77 | 82 | 0.338 | 3319.4 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 158 | 595 | 92 | 188 | 31 | 1 | 38 | 108 | 0 | 75 | 116 | 0.316 | 3803.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 130 | 469 | 50 | 117 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 60 | 0 | 54 | 110 | 0.249 | -208.1 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 38 | 134 | 17 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 27 | 0.299 | 430.9 |
| 2019 | DET | AL | 136 | 493 | 41 | 139 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 59 | 0 | 48 | 108 | 0.282 | -73.4 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 57 | 204 | 28 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 24 | 51 | 0.250 | 51.4 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 130 | 472 | 48 | 121 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 0 | 40 | 118 | 0.256 | -366.9 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 112 | 397 | 25 | 101 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 1 | 28 | 101 | 0.254 | -846.7 |
| 2023 | DET | AL | 98 | 334 | 21 | 86 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 74 | 0.257 | -480.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 205 | 29 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 38 | 27 | 48 | 0.278 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.364 |
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0.273 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 5 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2012 | ALCS | DET | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0.312 |
| 2012 | WS | DET | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0.231 |
| 2012 | ALDS2 | DET | 5 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | DET | 5 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0.200 |
| 2011 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0.400 |
| 2003 | NLCS | FLO | 7 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0.333 |
| 2003 | WS | FLO | 6 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.167 |
| 2003 | NLDS1 | FLO | 4 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.286 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1196 | 1188 | 9410 | 753 | 62 | 974 |
| 3B | 697 | 692 | 490 | 1101 | 74 | 134 |
| OF | 347 | 341 | 549 | 30 | 17 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | FLO | 3B | 34 | 30 | 17 | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | FLO | OF | 55 | 55 | 99 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | FLO | OF | 158 | 158 | 262 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | FLO | 3B | 29 | 29 | 22 | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | FLO | OF | 134 | 128 | 188 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 | FLO | 3B | 157 | 157 | 114 | 266 | 17 | 33 |
| 2007 | FLO | 3B | 153 | 153 | 100 | 266 | 23 | 33 |
| 2008 | DET | 1B | 143 | 139 | 1117 | 73 | 9 | 116 |
| 2008 | DET | 3B | 14 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 4 |
| 2009 | DET | 1B | 153 | 153 | 1215 | 105 | 7 | 128 |
| 2010 | DET | 1B | 148 | 148 | 1218 | 96 | 13 | 133 |
| 2011 | DET | 1B | 152 | 152 | 1263 | 103 | 13 | 117 |
| 2012 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | DET | 3B | 154 | 154 | 127 | 243 | 13 | 31 |
| 2013 | DET | 3B | 145 | 146 | 87 | 184 | 12 | 24 |
| 2014 | DET | 1B | 126 | 125 | 978 | 98 | 5 | 100 |
| 2014 | DET | 3B | 10 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | DET | 1B | 107 | 107 | 903 | 76 | 4 | 96 |
| 2016 | DET | 1B | 147 | 147 | 1186 | 95 | 7 | 124 |
| 2016 | DET | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 1B | 115 | 115 | 761 | 63 | 1 | 90 |
| 2018 | DET | 1B | 32 | 32 | 248 | 13 | 1 | 22 |
| 2019 | DET | 1B | 26 | 26 | 204 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | DET | 1B | 44 | 44 | 312 | 26 | 1 | 34 |
| 2023 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1196 |
| Third Base | 697 |
| Left Field | 248 |
| Right Field | 100 |
| Designated Hitter | 548 |
Awards & Honors
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $28,000,000 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $22,000,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $22,000,000 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | $21,000,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $21,000,000 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $20,000,000 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | $20,000,000 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | $14,383,049 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | $11,300,000 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $7,400,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $472,000 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | $370,000 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | $320,000 |
| 2003 | FLO | NL | $165,574 |
| Total Career Earnings | $188,410,623 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 56.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 40.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 82.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 385.0 | 420 | 23 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 362.0 | 392 | 22 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 193.0 | 392 | 2 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 262.0 | 392 | 5 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 171.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 17.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 18.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 170.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 146.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 5.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 27th | 3.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 3.0 | 160 | 0 |