Raul Casanova
Born: 8/23/1972 in Humacao, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1996-05-24 | Final Game: 2008-06-08
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Raul Casanova was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who had a career spanning from 1996 until 2008. Primarily a position player, Casanova played in a total of 387 games in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing primarily as a catcher throughout his career. Casanova's offensive contributions included 255 hits, 35 home runs, and 130 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .236. His ability to handle the bat allowed him to play a notable role on various teams during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Casanova's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the resurgence in offensive production and the increasing importance of catchers in the lineup. While he wasn't known for stealing bases, with just 2 in his career, his presence behind the plate and his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, left a mark in the game. Raul Casanova retired from professional play on June 8, 2008, concluding a decade-long journey in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 1081 | 98 | 255 | 40 | 5 | 35 | 130 | 2 | 98 | 200 | 0.236 | 0.304 | 0.379 | 0.683 | -1861.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | AL | 25 | 85 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.188 | -369.2 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 101 | 304 | 27 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 48 | 0.243 | -873.5 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 16 | 42 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 86 | 231 | 20 | 57 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 48 | 0.247 | -269.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 71 | 192 | 21 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0.260 | 61.4 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 31 | 87 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHW | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBR | AL | 29 | 79 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0.253 | 103.8 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 20 | 55 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.273 | -36.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 328 | 276 | 1814 | 139 | 26 | 21 |
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 | BAL | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | C | 28 | 25 | 166 | 13 | 1 | 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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 328 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $1,872,500 | ||