Javier Cardona
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2002)
Javier Cardona was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2002 for the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .206 with 36 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-05-31
- Last Game
- 2002-05-14
Full name: Javier Peterson Cardona
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 175 | 13 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 31 | .206 | .228 | .297 | .525 | -243 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.
Career OPS .525 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 31.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 26 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 46 | 96 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .260 | .263 (-1%) | .332 (-16%) | .426 (-12%) | .758 (-14%) | -242.8 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 15 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 87 | 175 | 13 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 31 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -243 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (87 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 86 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 4 | .163 |
| Away | 42 | 89 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 10 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-14 | SDP | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-12 | SDP | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-11 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-07 | SDP | MIA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-04 | SDP | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-02 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-04-28 | SDP | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-04-28 | SDP | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-04-23 | SDP | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-04-20 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 84 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | $217,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $217,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Land College | Mattoon | IL | 1994 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Javier Cardona
- What years did Javier Cardona play?
- Javier Cardona played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2002.
- Was Javier Cardona a pitcher?
- No. Javier Cardona was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Javier Cardona hit?
- Javier Cardona hit 2 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What was Javier Cardona's career batting average?
- Javier Cardona batted .206 over his career, with 36 hits in 175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Javier Cardona have?
- Javier Cardona drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Javier Cardona in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Javier Cardona has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.