Orlando Cabrera, baseball player, 123 home runs, 1997-2011

Orlando Cabrera

Born: 11/2/1974 in Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

MLB Debut: 1997-09-03 | Final Game: 2011-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Orlando Luis Cabrera

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Biography

Orlando Cabrera was a prominent infielder in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1997 to 2011. Born in 1974, Cabrera made a significant impact on the game as a versatile player known for his defensive prowess and offensive contributions. Over the course of his 1,985 games, he compiled a total of 2,055 hits, 123 home runs, and 854 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .272. Cabrera also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 216 bases throughout his time in the league. Cabrera's career unfolded during an era of offensive explosion in baseball, where the game saw a surge in power hitting and increased scoring. His ability to combine solid hitting with effective base running and reliable defense made him a valuable asset to every team he played for. He was particularly well-known for his tenure with the Anaheim Angels, where he played a pivotal role in their 2002 World Series championship run. Cabrera's legacy as a skilled position player is marked by his consistency and adaptability, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1985 7562 985 2055 459 32 123 854 216 514 745 0.272 0.317 0.390 0.707 -10529.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1997 WSN NL 16 18 4 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0.222 0.0
1998 WSN NL 79 261 44 73 16 5 3 22 6 18 27 0.280 -163.4
1999 WSN NL 104 382 48 97 23 5 8 39 2 18 38 0.254 -921.5
2000 WSN NL 125 422 47 100 25 1 13 55 4 25 28 0.237 -1373.0
2001 WSN NL 162 626 64 173 41 6 14 96 19 43 54 0.276 -274.0
2002 WSN NL 153 563 64 148 43 1 7 56 25 48 53 0.263 -771.9
2003 WSN NL 162 626 95 186 47 2 17 80 24 52 64 0.297 820.9
2004 BOS AL 58 228 33 67 19 1 6 31 4 11 23 0.294 -4.7
2004 WSN NL 103 390 41 96 19 2 4 31 12 28 31 0.246 -4.7
2005 LAA AL 141 540 70 139 28 3 8 57 21 38 50 0.257 -1135.4
2006 LAA AL 153 607 95 171 45 1 9 72 27 51 58 0.282 -584.7
2007 LAA AL 155 638 101 192 35 1 8 86 20 44 64 0.301 -317.6
2008 CHW AL 161 661 93 186 33 1 8 57 19 56 71 0.281 -818.8
2009 MIN AL 59 242 42 70 13 3 5 36 2 11 32 0.289 -163.7
2009 OAK AL 101 414 41 116 23 0 4 41 11 25 39 0.280 -163.7
2010 CIN NL 123 494 64 130 33 0 4 42 11 28 53 0.263 -1041.9
2011 CLE AL 91 324 35 79 13 0 4 38 6 13 40 0.244 -1041.7
2011 SFG NL 39 126 4 28 3 0 1 13 2 4 17 0.222 -1041.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
37 149 15 34 8 0 1 18 11 20 0.228

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLDS1 CIN 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125
2009 ALDS1 MIN 3 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.154
2008 ALDS2 CHA 4 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125
2007 ALDS1 LAA 3 12 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.250
2005 ALCS LAA 5 20 1 4 1 0 1 3 0 2 0.200
2005 ALDS2 LAA 5 21 3 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 0.238
2004 ALCS BOS 7 29 5 11 2 0 0 5 3 5 0.379
2004 WS BOS 4 17 3 4 1 0 0 3 3 1 0.235
2004 ALDS1 BOS 3 13 1 2 1 0 0 3 2 2 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 118 106 198 346 10 63
3B 5 4 2 2 0 0
SS 1843 1809 2823 5097 188 1123

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MON 2B 4 3 10 9 0 2
1997 MON SS 6 0 1 6 1 1
1998 MON 2B 28 24 59 72 4 16
1998 MON SS 52 48 63 124 3 20
1999 MON SS 102 100 186 289 10 61
2000 MON 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 MON SS 124 118 167 339 10 77
2001 MON SS 162 160 246 514 11 106
2002 MON SS 153 150 237 498 29 102
2003 MON SS 162 160 258 456 18 101
2004 BOS SS 57 58 78 147 8 23
2004 MON SS 101 100 147 290 7 69
2005 LAA SS 140 140 229 347 7 81
2006 LAA SS 152 152 252 377 16 100
2007 LAA SS 153 153 239 415 11 104
2008 CHA SS 161 160 242 472 16 101
2009 MIN SS 57 57 102 155 11 35
2009 OAK SS 101 100 156 273 14 63
2010 CIN SS 121 119 165 300 11 60
2011 CLE 2B 83 78 128 262 6 44
2011 CLE 3B 4 4 2 2 0 0
2011 CLE SS 3 1 3 4 0 0
2011 SFN 2B 2 1 1 3 0 1
2011 SFN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2011 SFN SS 36 33 52 91 5 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 118
Third Base 5
Shortstop 1843
Designated Hitter 5

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2007 Gold Glove SS
2001 Gold Glove SS

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CLE AL $1,000,000
2010 CIN NL $2,020,000
2009 OAK AL $4,000,000
2008 CHA AL $10,000,000
2007 LAA AL $8,500,000
2006 LAA AL $7,500,000
2005 LAA AL $6,000,000
2004 MON NL $6,000,000
2003 MON NL $3,300,000
2002 MON NL $2,400,000
2001 MON NL $340,000
2000 MON NL $265,000
1999 MON NL $225,000
1998 MON NL $170,500
Total Career Earnings $51,720,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 5.0 392 0