Robinson Cano
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2022)
Robinson Cano was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2022 for 5 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 18 seasons. In 2,267 career games, he hit .301 with 2,639 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,306 RBI. Robinson Cano was a 8-time All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, a 2-time Gold Glove, and a 5-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 25,312.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 228 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-05-03
- Last Game
- 2022-07-27
- Awards
- 8× All-Star · All-Star Game MVP · 2× Gold Glove · 5× Silver Slugger
Full name: Robinson Jose Cano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,267 | 8,773 | 1,262 | 2,639 | 572 | 33 | 335 | 1,306 | 51 | 620 | 1,214 | .301 | .351 | .488 | .839 | 25,312 |
Career AVG .301 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.
Career SLG .488 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +18.6% above league average.
Career OPS .839 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 132 | 522 | 78 | 155 | 34 | 4 | 14 | 62 | 1 | 16 | 68 | .297 | .264 (+12%) | .330 (-3%) | .418 (+9%) | .749 (+4%) | 228.5 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 122 | 482 | 62 | 165 | 41 | 1 | 15 | 78 | 5 | 18 | 54 | .342 | .269 (+27%) | .336 (+8%) | .431 (+22%) | .768 (+16%) | 1411.7 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | 160 | 617 | 93 | 189 | 41 | 7 | 19 | 97 | 4 | 39 | 85 | .306 | .268 (+14%) | .335 (+5%) | .422 (+15%) | .758 (+11%) | 1328.2 |
| 2008 | NYA | AL | 159 | 597 | 70 | 162 | 35 | 3 | 14 | 72 | 2 | 26 | 65 | .271 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (-8%) | .416 (-1%) | .749 (-5%) | -576.3 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | 161 | 637 | 103 | 204 | 48 | 2 | 25 | 85 | 5 | 30 | 63 | .320 | .262 (+22%) | .332 (+6%) | .417 (+24%) | .750 (+16%) | 1959.1 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | 160 | 626 | 103 | 200 | 41 | 3 | 29 | 109 | 3 | 57 | 77 | .319 | .257 (+24%) | .325 (+17%) | .402 (+32%) | .728 (+26%) | 3298.8 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | 159 | 623 | 104 | 188 | 46 | 7 | 28 | 118 | 8 | 38 | 96 | .302 | .255 (+18%) | .320 (+9%) | .399 (+34%) | .719 (+23%) | 2645.5 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | 161 | 627 | 105 | 196 | 48 | 1 | 33 | 94 | 3 | 61 | 96 | .313 | .254 (+23%) | .318 (+19%) | .405 (+36%) | .724 (+28%) | 3684.6 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 160 | 605 | 81 | 190 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 107 | 7 | 65 | 85 | .314 | .253 (+24%) | .317 (+21%) | .396 (+30%) | .714 (+26%) | 3288.5 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 157 | 595 | 77 | 187 | 37 | 2 | 14 | 82 | 10 | 61 | 68 | .314 | .251 (+25%) | .313 (+22%) | .386 (+17%) | .700 (+19%) | 2483.2 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 156 | 624 | 82 | 179 | 34 | 1 | 21 | 79 | 2 | 43 | 107 | .287 | .254 (+13%) | .316 (+5%) | .404 (+10%) | .721 (+8%) | 986.7 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 161 | 655 | 107 | 195 | 33 | 2 | 39 | 103 | 0 | 47 | 100 | .298 | .255 (+17%) | .321 (+9%) | .417 (+28%) | .738 (+19%) | 2568.3 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 150 | 592 | 79 | 166 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 97 | 1 | 49 | 85 | .280 | .254 (+10%) | .324 (+4%) | .425 (+6%) | .750 (+5%) | 671.6 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 80 | 310 | 44 | 94 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 0 | 32 | 47 | .303 | .247 (+22%) | .318 (+17%) | .409 (+15%) | .727 (+16%) | 977.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 107 | 390 | 46 | 100 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 69 | .256 | .252 (+2%) | .322 (-5%) | .434 (-2%) | .757 (-3%) | -236.2 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 49 | 171 | 23 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 24 | .316 | .244 (+29%) | .321 (+9%) | .417 (+30%) | .739 (+21%) | 592.2 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 12 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SDN | NL | 12 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 9 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 2,267 | 8,773 | 1,262 | 2,639 | 572 | 33 | 335 | 1,306 | 51 | 620 | 1,214 | .301 | — | — | — | — | 25,312 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 203 | 22 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 28 | .222 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALCS | NYA | 4 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .056 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | .091 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | .318 |
| 2010 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .348 |
| 2010 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 2009 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | .261 |
| 2009 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
| 2009 | WS | NYA | 6 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .136 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | NYA | 4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
| 2006 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .133 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | NYA | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | .263 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2267 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1104 | 4175 | 601 | 1241 | 173 | 656 | .297 |
| Away | 1163 | 4598 | 661 | 1398 | 162 | 650 | .304 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-27 | ATL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-07-26 | ATL | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-25 | ATL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-22 | ATL | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-17 | ATL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-16 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-07-14 | ATL | WAS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-13 | ATL | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-11 | ATL | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-01 | SDP | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 10 | 87 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2B | 2178 | 2142 | 4066 | 5876 | 125 | 1418 |
| 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYA | 2B | 131 | 130 | 258 | 391 | 17 | 77 |
| 2006 | NYA | 2B | 118 | 115 | 230 | 333 | 9 | 73 |
| 2007 | NYA | 2B | 159 | 157 | 320 | 497 | 13 | 136 |
| 2008 | NYA | 2B | 159 | 154 | 305 | 482 | 13 | 103 |
| 2009 | NYA | 2B | 161 | 158 | 308 | 424 | 12 | 96 |
| 2010 | NYA | 2B | 158 | 157 | 341 | 432 | 3 | 114 |
| 2011 | NYA | 2B | 157 | 150 | 323 | 444 | 10 | 97 |
| 2012 | NYA | 2B | 154 | 150 | 285 | 435 | 6 | 92 |
| 2013 | NYA | 2B | 153 | 154 | 247 | 404 | 6 | 88 |
| 2013 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 2B | 150 | 149 | 261 | 427 | 9 | 103 |
| 2015 | SEA | 2B | 149 | 149 | 287 | 403 | 6 | 104 |
| 2016 | SEA | 2B | 157 | 156 | 311 | 429 | 3 | 123 |
| 2017 | SEA | 2B | 150 | 148 | 254 | 339 | 10 | 97 |
| 2018 | SEA | 1B | 14 | 10 | 87 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2018 | SEA | 2B | 69 | 65 | 111 | 146 | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 | SEA | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYN | 2B | 99 | 98 | 164 | 189 | 5 | 51 |
| 2020 | NYN | 2B | 34 | 33 | 35 | 58 | 1 | 11 |
| 2022 | NYN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | SDN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | ATL | 2B | 8 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 2178 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-05-07 |
| 2013 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2012 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-07-01 |
| 2012 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2011 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2010 | Gold Glove | 2B |
| 2010 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-05-31 |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-08-22 |
| 2010 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-07-21 |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-08-04 |
| 2006 | Player of the Month | September |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-09-17 |
| 2005 | Rookie of the Month | September |
| 2005 | This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
Robinson Cano's recorded salaries total $129,871,800 over 11 seasons, 2006 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cano's career ran from 2005 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $24,000,000 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | $14,000,000 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | $9,000,000 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2008 | NYA | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | $490,800 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | $381,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $129,871,800 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 79.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 124.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 150.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 149.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 112.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 229.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 12.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2005 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 57.0 | 140 | 4 |
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Robinson Cano: the record in brief
The profile opens with Robinson Cano's first major league game on May 3, 2005; the last one listed came on July 27, 2022. By club, Cano's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2005 to 2013), the Seattle Mariners (2014 to 2018), the New York Mets (2019 through 2022), the San Diego Padres (2022), and the Atlanta Braves (2022). Cano played primarily as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 22, 1982, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 228 pounds. Robinson Cano was the playing name; the full given name is Robinson Jose.
Cano collected 2,639 hits in 8,773 at bats across 2,267 games, good for a .301 batting average, along with 335 home runs, 1,306 RBI, and 51 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .351 and the slugging percentage .488, for an OPS of .839.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robinson Cano
- What years did Robinson Cano play?
- Robinson Cano played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2022.
- Was Robinson Cano a pitcher?
- No. Robinson Cano was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Robinson Cano hit?
- Robinson Cano hit 335 career home runs with 2,639 hits.
- What teams did Robinson Cano play for?
- Robinson Cano played for 5 teams: the New York Yankees (2005–2013), the Seattle Mariners (2014–2018), the New York Mets (2019–2020, 2022), the San Diego Padres (2022), and the Atlanta Braves (2022).
- Did Robinson Cano win an MVP award?
- No. Robinson Cano did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Robinson Cano win?
- Robinson Cano won 2 Gold Gloves (2010 and 2012) and 5 Silver Slugger awards (2006, 2010–2013). He was selected to 8 All-Star Games.
- What were Robinson Cano's career stats?
- In 2,267 games, Robinson Cano had 2,639 hits, 335 home runs, 1,306 RBI, 1,262 runs, and 51 stolen bases, with a .301 batting average.
- How much did Robinson Cano earn in his career?
- Robinson Cano's recorded salaries total $129,871,800 over 11 seasons, 2006 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cano's career ran from 2005 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Robinson Cano's salary?
- Robinson Cano's last recorded salary was $24,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $24,000,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $381,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2016.
- What position did Robinson Cano play?
- Robinson Cano played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Robinson Cano and how much did he weigh?
- Robinson Cano was listed at 6 feet and 228 pounds.
- How many home runs did Robinson Cano hit each season?
- Robinson Cano's home runs by season: 14 in 2005, 15 in 2006, 19 in 2007, 14 in 2008, 25 in 2009, 29 in 2010, 28 in 2011, 33 in 2012, 27 in 2013, 14 in 2014, 21 in 2015, 39 in 2016, 23 in 2017, 10 in 2018, 13 in 2019, 10 in 2020, and 1 in 2022. His most in one season was 39, in 2016.
- What was Robinson Cano's career batting average?
- Robinson Cano batted .301 over his career, with 2,639 hits in 8,773 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robinson Cano have?
- Robinson Cano drove in 1,306 runs in his career.