Alexi Casilla
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2014)
Alexi Casilla was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014 for the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 9 seasons. In 578 career games, he hit .247 with 419 hits, 12 home runs, and 157 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-01
- Last Game
- 2014-09-27
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 578 | 1,696 | 225 | 419 | 76 | 15 | 12 | 157 | 80 | 130 | 246 | .247 | .302 | .331 | .633 | -3,875 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 56 | 189 | 15 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 29 | .222 | .268 (-17%) | .335 (-24%) | .422 (-39%) | .758 (-32%) | -1006.6 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 98 | 385 | 58 | 108 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 7 | 31 | 45 | .281 | .263 (+6%) | .333 (avg) | .416 (-10%) | .749 (-6%) | -351.4 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 80 | 228 | 25 | 46 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 22 | 36 | .202 | .262 (-23%) | .332 (-16%) | .417 (-38%) | .750 (-28%) | -1042.2 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 69 | 152 | 26 | 42 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 17 | .276 | .257 (+7%) | .325 (+2%) | .402 (-2%) | .728 (avg) | -26.4 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 97 | 323 | 52 | 84 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 28 | 45 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .320 (avg) | .399 (-8%) | .719 (-4%) | -214.3 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 106 | 299 | 33 | 72 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 21 | 16 | 52 | .241 | .254 (-5%) | .318 (-12%) | .405 (-21%) | .724 (-17%) | -844.9 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 62 | 112 | 15 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 20 | .214 | .253 (-15%) | .317 (-16%) | .396 (-26%) | .714 (-21%) | -389.2 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 578 | 1,696 | 225 | 419 | 76 | 15 | 12 | 157 | 80 | 130 | 246 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -3,875 | ||
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 (576 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 270 | 785 | 108 | 209 | 5 | 78 | .266 |
| Away | 306 | 906 | 117 | 209 | 7 | 78 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-27 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-23 | BAL | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-21 | BAL | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013-09-17 | BAL | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-09 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-08 | BAL | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-07 | BAL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-02 | BAL | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-08-30 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-08-27 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 451 | 389 | 789 | 1159 | 43 | 300 |
| 3B | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 79 | 60 | 93 | 185 | 9 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | MIN | 2B | 52 | 47 | 80 | 147 | 10 | 38 |
| 2007 | MIN | SS | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | MIN | 2B | 95 | 94 | 196 | 247 | 12 | 71 |
| 2008 | MIN | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIN | 2B | 72 | 64 | 141 | 170 | 5 | 35 |
| 2009 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | MIN | 2B | 24 | 16 | 34 | 51 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | MIN | 3B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | SS | 30 | 20 | 30 | 69 | 4 | 15 |
| 2011 | MIN | 2B | 56 | 53 | 85 | 174 | 6 | 38 |
| 2011 | MIN | SS | 36 | 36 | 56 | 101 | 5 | 23 |
| 2012 | MIN | 2B | 96 | 83 | 178 | 263 | 9 | 81 |
| 2012 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | BAL | 2B | 51 | 31 | 70 | 99 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | BAL | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 451 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 79 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 19 |
Salary History
Alexi Casilla's recorded salaries total $3,112,500 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Casilla's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $1,382,500 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | $865,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $437,500 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $427,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,112,500 | ||
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Alexi Casilla: the record in brief
Alexi Casilla played a first major league game on September 1, 2006 and a last one on September 27, 2014. Casilla played for the Minnesota Twins (2006 through 2012) and the Baltimore Orioles (2013 to 2014). Casilla played primarily as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 20, 1984, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R. and a listed size of 5'9" and 190 pounds.
The batting record for Casilla: 578 games, 419 hits in 1,696 at bats, and a .247 average, along with 12 homers, 157 RBI, and 80 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .302 and the slugging percentage .331, for an OPS of .633. The .247 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. Casilla collected a career-high 108 hits in 2008. 2012 brought a season-best 21 stolen bases. In 2008, a season of regular play, Casilla hit .281 while the league hit .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alexi Casilla
- What years did Alexi Casilla play?
- Alexi Casilla played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014.
- Was Alexi Casilla a pitcher?
- No. Alexi Casilla was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Alexi Casilla hit?
- Alexi Casilla hit 12 career home runs with 419 hits.
- What teams did Alexi Casilla play for?
- Alexi Casilla played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2006–2012) and the Baltimore Orioles (2013–2014).
- What were Alexi Casilla's career stats?
- In 578 games, Alexi Casilla had 419 hits, 12 home runs, 157 RBI, 225 runs, and 80 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Alexi Casilla earn in his career?
- Alexi Casilla's recorded salaries total $3,112,500 over 4 seasons, 2009 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Casilla's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Alexi Casilla's salary?
- Alexi Casilla's last recorded salary was $1,382,500, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $1,382,500, in 2012, and his lowest was $427,500, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2012.
- What position did Alexi Casilla play?
- Alexi Casilla played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alexi Casilla and how much did he weigh?
- Alexi Casilla was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alexi Casilla hit each season?
- Alexi Casilla's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 7 in 2008, 0 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 1 in 2012, 1 in 2013, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 7, in 2008.
- What was Alexi Casilla's career batting average?
- Alexi Casilla batted .247 over his career, with 419 hits in 1,696 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alexi Casilla have?
- Alexi Casilla drove in 157 runs in his career.
- Is Alexi Casilla in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alexi Casilla has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.