Yoenis Cespedes
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2020)
Yoenis Cespedes was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2020 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 9 seasons. In 834 career games, he hit .273 with 870 hits, 165 home runs, and 528 RBI. Yoenis Cespedes was a 2-time All-Star, a Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,770.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-03-28
- Last Game
- 2020-08-01
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · Gold Glove · Silver Slugger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 834 | 3,191 | 475 | 870 | 173 | 24 | 165 | 528 | 43 | 240 | 742 | .273 | .327 | .497 | .824 | 7,770 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .497 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.
Career OPS .824 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — +13.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 129 | 487 | 70 | 142 | 25 | 5 | 23 | 82 | 16 | 43 | 102 | .292 | .254 (+15%) | .318 (+11%) | .405 (+25%) | .724 (+19%) | 1791.0 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 135 | 529 | 74 | 127 | 21 | 4 | 26 | 80 | 7 | 37 | 137 | .240 | .253 (-5%) | .317 (-7%) | .396 (+12%) | .714 (+3%) | 188.2 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 101 | 399 | 62 | 102 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 67 | 3 | 28 | 80 | .256 | .251 (+2%) | .313 (-3%) | .386 (+20%) | .700 (+10%) | 539.8 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 51 | 201 | 27 | 54 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 48 | .269 | .251 (+7%) | .313 (-6%) | .386 (+9%) | .700 (+3%) | 539.8 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 102 | 403 | 62 | 118 | 28 | 2 | 18 | 61 | 3 | 19 | 87 | .293 | .254 (+15%) | .316 (+2%) | .404 (+25%) | .721 (+15%) | 969.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 57 | 230 | 39 | 66 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 44 | 4 | 14 | 54 | .287 | .254 (+13%) | .316 (+6%) | .404 (+49%) | .721 (+31%) | 969.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 132 | 479 | 72 | 134 | 25 | 1 | 31 | 86 | 3 | 51 | 108 | .280 | .255 (+10%) | .321 (+10%) | .417 (+27%) | .738 (+20%) | 1876.7 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 81 | 291 | 46 | 85 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 0 | 26 | 61 | .292 | .254 (+15%) | .324 (+8%) | .425 (+27%) | .750 (+19%) | 987.3 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 38 | 141 | 20 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 13 | 50 | .262 | .247 (+6%) | .318 (+2%) | .409 (+21%) | .727 (+13%) | 284.8 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 8 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 834 | 3,191 | 475 | 870 | 173 | 24 | 165 | 528 | 43 | 240 | 742 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 8,146 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 98 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 25 | .265 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLWC | NYN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .286 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 5 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | .250 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 5 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .150 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .381 |
| 2012 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .316 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (834 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 421 | 1535 | 226 | 423 | 73 | 232 | .276 |
| Away | 413 | 1656 | 249 | 447 | 92 | 296 | .270 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-01 | NYN | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-07-31 | NYN | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-07-30 | NYN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-07-29 | NYN | BOS | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020-07-28 | NYN | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-07-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-07-25 | NYN | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020-07-24 | NYN | ATL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-07-20 | NYN | NYY | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-05-13 | NYN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 721 | 718 | 1448 | 67 | 31 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | OAK | OF | 102 | 102 | 221 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | OAK | OF | 108 | 107 | 224 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | OAK | OF | 84 | 82 | 144 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | OF | 43 | 43 | 81 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | DET | OF | 99 | 99 | 204 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYN | OF | 54 | 53 | 124 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYN | OF | 122 | 122 | 250 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | NYN | OF | 74 | 75 | 137 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYN | OF | 35 | 35 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 598 |
| Center Field | 178 |
| Designated Hitter | 92 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2016 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-09-13 |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-07-15 |
| 2012 | Rookie of the Month | September |
Salary History
Yoenis Cespedes's recorded salaries total $65,828,046 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cespedes's career ran from 2012 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | $27,328,046 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $10,500,000 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | $10,500,000 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | $8,500,000 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | $9,000,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $65,828,046 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 45.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 24.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 41.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2012 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 63.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Yoenis Cespedes (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Yoenis Cespedes: the record in brief
March 28, 2012 and August 1, 2020 bracket Yoenis Cespedes's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2012 through 2014), the Boston Red Sox (2014), the Detroit Tigers (2015), and the New York Mets (2015 through 2020). Born on October 18, 1985, in Campechuela, Granma, Cuba, Cespedes is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 225 pounds.
In 834 games and 3,191 at bats, Cespedes batted .273 with 870 hits, plus 165 home runs, 528 runs batted in, and 43 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .497, Cespedes finished with a .824 OPS. Cespedes's .273 average ran 7.9% above the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Cespedes's .824 stands 13.5% above the league's .726. The home run peak was 31 in 2016 with the New York Mets. The hits column peaks at 142, in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yoenis Cespedes
- What years did Yoenis Cespedes play?
- Yoenis Cespedes played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2020.
- Was Yoenis Cespedes a pitcher?
- No. Yoenis Cespedes was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Yoenis Cespedes hit?
- Yoenis Cespedes hit 165 career home runs with 870 hits.
- What teams did Yoenis Cespedes play for?
- Yoenis Cespedes played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2012–2014), the Boston Red Sox (2014), the Detroit Tigers (2015), and the New York Mets (2015–2018, 2020).
- Did Yoenis Cespedes win an MVP award?
- No. Yoenis Cespedes did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Yoenis Cespedes win?
- Yoenis Cespedes won the Gold Glove (2015) and the Silver Slugger award (2016). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Yoenis Cespedes's career stats?
- In 834 games, Yoenis Cespedes had 870 hits, 165 home runs, 528 RBI, 475 runs, and 43 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Yoenis Cespedes earn in his career?
- Yoenis Cespedes's recorded salaries total $65,828,046 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cespedes's career ran from 2012 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Yoenis Cespedes's salary?
- Yoenis Cespedes's last recorded salary was $27,328,046, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $27,328,046, in 2016, and his lowest was $8,500,000, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Yoenis Cespedes play?
- Yoenis Cespedes played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Yoenis Cespedes and how much did he weigh?
- Yoenis Cespedes was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Yoenis Cespedes hit each season?
- Yoenis Cespedes's home runs by season: 23 in 2012, 26 in 2013, 22 in 2014, 35 in 2015, 31 in 2016, 17 in 2017, 9 in 2018, and 2 in 2020. His most in one season was 35, in 2015.
- What was Yoenis Cespedes's career batting average?
- Yoenis Cespedes batted .273 over his career, with 870 hits in 3,191 at bats.
- How many RBI did Yoenis Cespedes have?
- Yoenis Cespedes drove in 528 runs in his career.