Alberto Callaspo, baseball player, 2006-2015

Alberto Callaspo

Born: 4/19/1983 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-08-06 | Final Game: 2015-08-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Alberto Jose Callaspo

Biography

Alberto Callaspo was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. A versatile position player, Callaspo played in 1,093 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to handle multiple infield positions with agility and skill. He accumulated a total of 941 hits, which included 52 home runs and 369 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .265. Known for his consistent contact hitting and solid defensive capabilities, Callaspo also contributed on the base paths, recording 22 stolen bases during his time in the league. Callaspo's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by evolving player conditioning and offensive strategies. He began his journey in MLB with the Los Angeles Angels and later played for several teams, including the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics. His ability to adapt to different roles within the lineup and his reliability in clutch situations solidified his reputation as a valuable player. With a blend of power and speed, Callaspo left a lasting mark on the teams he played for, contributing to a competitive spirit in the league during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1093 3556 391 941 170 14 52 369 22 350 365 0.265 0.329 0.364 0.693 -2452.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 9 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALWC OAK 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000
2013 ALDS2 OAK 4 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.167
2007 NLCS ARI 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 17 128 17 2 14
2B 299 276 463 724 26 185
3B 602 550 379 1048 58 99
OF 14 9 15 1 0 0
SS 32 21 34 64 5 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 23
Second Base 299
Third Base 602
Shortstop 32
Left Field 7
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 51

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 ATL NL $3,000,000
2014 OAK AL $4,875,000
2013 LAA AL $4,100,000
2012 LAA AL $3,150,000
2011 LAA AL $2,000,000
2010 KCA AL $460,000
2009 KCA AL $415,500
2008 KCA AL $394,000
2007 ARI NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $18,774,500