Willie Canate
Born: 12/11/1971 in Bobures, Zulia, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1993-04-16 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Emisael Canate
Biography
Willie Canate, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2004. He made a brief yet memorable impact in the league during his time with the Chicago White Sox. Over the course of his career, Canate appeared in 38 games, where he registered 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs, finishing with a batting average of .213. His lone home run highlighted his power potential, while his single stolen base showcased his speed on the base paths.
Canate's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball marked by both the rise of offensive statistics and the complexities of player performance. Although his time in the majors was limited, he contributed to the vibrant tapestry of the game during the early 1990s, a time when players were beginning to push the boundaries of athletic achievement. While he may not have achieved the long-lasting stardom seen by many of his contemporaries, Canate remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the journey of perseverance that many players undertake in the pursuit of their dreams.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 47 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 0.213 | 0.309 | 0.277 | 0.586 | -152.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 38 | 47 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 0.213 | -152.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | WS | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 31 | 10 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | OF | 31 | 10 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 17 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||