Miguel Cabrera, baseball player, 511 home runs, 2003-2022

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1196
Third Base 697
Left Field 248
Right Field 100
Designated Hitter 548

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-04-23
2016 Player of the Month September
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-05-21
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-10-01
2016 Silver Slugger 1B
2016 TSN All-Star 1B
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-04-12
2015 Silver Slugger 1B
2014 Player of the Month September
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-09-07
2013 Hank Aaron Award
2013 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2013 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2013 Most Valuable Player
2013 Player of the Month May
2013 Player of the Month August
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-08-11
2013 Silver Slugger 3B
2013 This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2013 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2012 Hank Aaron Award
2012 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2012 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2012 Most Valuable Player
2012 Player of the Month August
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-04-08
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-09-16
2012 Silver Slugger 3B
2012 This Year in Baseball Hitter of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2012 Triple Crown
2012 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-04-11
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-07-11
2010 Silver Slugger 1B
2008 Player of the Month July
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-07-26
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-04-19
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-06-09
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-04-07
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-08-26
2006 Silver Slugger 3B
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-07-23
2005 Silver Slugger OF
2005 TSN All-Star OF
2003 Rookie of the Month July
2003 Rookie of the Month September

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