Adrian Cardenas, baseball player, 2012-2012

Adrian Cardenas

Born: 10/10/1987 in Miami Lakes, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-07 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

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Biography

Adrian Cardenas, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the 2012 season. Cardenas made his debut on May 7, 2012, and concluded his brief MLB career on October 3, 2012. Over the course of his time in the majors, he appeared in 45 games, where he accumulated 11 hits, resulting in a batting average of .183. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. Cardenas also did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league. Cardenas played during a competitive era of baseball, marked by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics, which challenged players like him who relied more on contact and defensive skills. While his major league statistics may not fully reflect his potential, Cardenas' journey through professional baseball showcases the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in the sport. After his time in the majors, he continued to play in various minor leagues, demonstrating resilience and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 60 5 11 6 0 0 2 0 7 13 0.183 0.269 0.283 0.552 -244.6

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 CHC NL 45 60 5 11 6 0 0 2 0 7 13 0.183 .254 (-28%) .318 (-16%) .405 (-30%) .724 (-24%) -244.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 7 16 15 0 2
3B 1 1 1 1 2 0
OF 3 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CHN 2B 12 7 16 15 0 2
2012 CHN 3B 1 1 1 1 2 0
2012 CHN OF 3 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 1
Left Field 3