Robinson Cano
Born: 10/22/1982 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2005-05-03 | Final Game: 2022-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 228 lbs
Full name: Robinson Jose Cano
Biography
Robinson Cano, born in 1982, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who made a significant impact during his career from 2005 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his smooth left-handed swing and exceptional defensive skills at second base, Cano played a total of 2,267 games, amassing 2,639 hits and finishing with a career batting average of .301. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 335 home runs and 1,306 RBIs, establishing him as one of the era's most productive hitters. Cano’s ability to combine power with average made him a standout player in a league increasingly focused on home runs.
Cano's accolades included eight All-Star selections and recognition as the All-Star Game MVP, reflecting his status among the elite players of his time. His career also featured notable awards such as Rookie of the Month and This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year, underscoring his immediate impact upon entering the league. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Cano was celebrated not only for his achievements on the field but also for his contributions to the game as a respected veteran. His legacy continues to resonate in the sport, highlighting the excellence and skill that defined his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2267 | 8773 | 1262 | 2639 | 572 | 33 | 335 | 1306 | 51 | 620 | 1214 | 0.301 | 0.351 | 0.488 | 0.839 | 25095.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYY | AL | 132 | 522 | 78 | 155 | 34 | 4 | 14 | 62 | 1 | 16 | 68 | 0.297 | 228.5 |
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 122 | 482 | 62 | 165 | 41 | 1 | 15 | 78 | 5 | 18 | 54 | 0.342 | 1411.7 |
| 2007 | NYY | AL | 160 | 617 | 93 | 189 | 41 | 7 | 19 | 97 | 4 | 39 | 85 | 0.306 | 1328.2 |
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 159 | 597 | 70 | 162 | 35 | 3 | 14 | 72 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 0.271 | -746.0 |
| 2009 | NYY | AL | 161 | 637 | 103 | 204 | 48 | 2 | 25 | 85 | 5 | 30 | 63 | 0.320 | 1959.1 |
| 2010 | NYY | AL | 160 | 626 | 103 | 200 | 41 | 3 | 29 | 109 | 3 | 57 | 77 | 0.319 | 3298.8 |
| 2011 | NYY | AL | 159 | 623 | 104 | 188 | 46 | 7 | 28 | 118 | 8 | 38 | 96 | 0.302 | 2645.5 |
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 161 | 627 | 105 | 196 | 48 | 1 | 33 | 94 | 3 | 61 | 96 | 0.313 | 3684.6 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 160 | 605 | 81 | 190 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 107 | 7 | 65 | 85 | 0.314 | 3288.5 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 157 | 595 | 77 | 187 | 37 | 2 | 14 | 82 | 10 | 61 | 68 | 0.314 | 2483.2 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 156 | 624 | 82 | 179 | 34 | 1 | 21 | 79 | 2 | 43 | 107 | 0.287 | 986.7 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 161 | 655 | 107 | 195 | 33 | 2 | 39 | 103 | 0 | 47 | 100 | 0.298 | 2568.3 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 150 | 592 | 79 | 166 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 97 | 1 | 49 | 85 | 0.280 | 671.6 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 80 | 310 | 44 | 94 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 0 | 32 | 47 | 0.303 | 977.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 107 | 390 | 46 | 100 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 0 | 25 | 69 | 0.256 | -282.9 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 49 | 171 | 23 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 0.316 | 592.2 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 9 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 12 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SDP | NL | 12 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.222 |
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 | 0.056 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.091 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0.318 |
| 2010 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0.348 |
| 2010 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2009 | ALDS1 | NYA | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 |
| 2009 | ALCS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0.261 |
| 2009 | WS | NYA | 6 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.136 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | NYA | 4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2006 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.133 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | NYA | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0.263 |
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 | ATL | 2B | 8 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | NYN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | SDN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by 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
| 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 Career Earnings | $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 |