Raul Casanova
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2008)
Raul Casanova was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2008 for 6 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 13 seasons. In 387 career games, he hit .236 with 255 hits, 35 home runs, and 130 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-05-24
- Last Game
- 2008-06-08
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 1,081 | 98 | 255 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 130 | 2 | 98 | 200 | .236 | .304 | .379 | .683 | -1,643 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career SLG .379 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | AL | 25 | 85 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .188 | .269 (-30%) | .340 (-29%) | .426 (-20%) | .767 (-24%) | -352.9 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 101 | 304 | 27 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 48 | .243 | .266 (-9%) | .336 (-8%) | .419 (-21%) | .756 (-15%) | -735.8 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 16 | 42 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 86 | 231 | 20 | 57 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 48 | .247 | .270 (-9%) | .344 (-4%) | .437 (-7%) | .782 (-6%) | -232.1 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 71 | 192 | 21 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 29 | .260 | .263 (-1%) | .332 (-9%) | .426 (+14%) | .758 (+4%) | 61.4 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 31 | 87 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 18 | .184 | .261 (-30%) | .331 (-18%) | .416 (-45%) | .747 (-33%) | -452.7 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -452.7 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 29 | 79 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 17 | .253 | .268 (-6%) | .335 (-6%) | .422 (+23%) | .758 (+10%) | 103.8 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 20 | 55 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .273 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (+3%) | .416 (-13%) | .749 (-6%) | -34.7 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 387 | 1,081 | 98 | 255 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 130 | 2 | 98 | 200 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -2,096 | ||
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 (387 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 192 | 512 | 44 | 118 | 19 | 69 | .230 |
| Away | 195 | 569 | 54 | 137 | 16 | 61 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-08 | NYN | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-06-07 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-01 | NYN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-31 | NYN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-30 | NYN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-05-28 | NYN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-26 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-23 | NYN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-07 | NYN | LAD | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-05-03 | NYN | AZ | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | C | 22 | 20 | 123 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | C | 92 | 83 | 543 | 38 | 9 | 6 |
| 1998 | DET | C | 14 | 13 | 81 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | C | 72 | 55 | 357 | 29 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | MIL | C | 56 | 48 | 305 | 25 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | MIL | C | 28 | 25 | 166 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHA | C | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TBA | C | 23 | 19 | 138 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | NYN | C | 13 | 13 | 89 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 328 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
Raul Casanova's recorded salaries total $1,872,500 over 5 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Casanova's career ran from 1996 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $850,000 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $400,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $240,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $225,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $157,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,872,500 | ||
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Raul Casanova: the record in brief
Raul Casanova's major league career runs from a debut on May 24, 1996 to a final game on June 8, 2008. By club, Casanova's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1996 through 1998), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000 through 2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2002), the Chicago White Sox (2005), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007), and the New York Mets (2008). Born on August 23, 1972, in Humacao, P.R., Casanova is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 200 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame.
Casanova finished with 255 hits from 1,081 at bats in 387 games, which works out to .236; the totals also include 35 homers and 130 runs batted in. Casanova got on base at a .304 rate and slugged .379 (.683 OPS). Casanova's .236 average ran 11.3% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Casanova's .683 stands 9.9% below the league's .758. The home run peak was 11 in 2001 with the Milwaukee Brewers. The highest hit total in a season was 74, in 1997. The RBI column peaks at 36 in 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raul Casanova
- What years did Raul Casanova play?
- Raul Casanova played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2008.
- Was Raul Casanova a pitcher?
- No. Raul Casanova was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Raul Casanova hit?
- Raul Casanova hit 35 career home runs with 255 hits.
- What teams did Raul Casanova play for?
- Raul Casanova played for 6 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1996–1998), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2002), the Chicago White Sox (2005), the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007), and the New York Mets (2008).
- What were Raul Casanova's career stats?
- In 387 games, Raul Casanova had 255 hits, 35 home runs, 130 RBI, 98 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Raul Casanova earn in his career?
- Raul Casanova's recorded salaries total $1,872,500 over 5 seasons, 1997 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Casanova's career ran from 1996 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Raul Casanova's salary?
- Raul Casanova's last recorded salary was $850,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $850,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $157,500, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2002.
- What position did Raul Casanova play?
- Raul Casanova played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Raul Casanova and how much did he weigh?
- Raul Casanova was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Raul Casanova hit each season?
- Raul Casanova's home runs by season: 4 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 1 in 1998, 6 in 2000, 11 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 0 in 2005, 6 in 2007, and 1 in 2008. His most in one season was 11, in 2001.
- What was Raul Casanova's career batting average?
- Raul Casanova batted .236 over his career, with 255 hits in 1,081 at bats.
- How many RBI did Raul Casanova have?
- Raul Casanova drove in 130 runs in his career.
- Is Raul Casanova in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Raul Casanova has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.