Francisco Cordero
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2012)
Francisco Cordero was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2012 for 6 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 14 seasons. Across 800 career appearances, he went 47-53 with a 3.38 ERA, 796 strikeouts, and 329 saves. Francisco Cordero was a 3-time All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 15834.7.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-02
- Last Game
- 2012-08-01
- Awards
- 3× All-Star
Full name: Francisco Javier Cordero
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 3.32 | 4.71 (+30%) | -302.1 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.1 | 87 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 5.35 | 4.77 (-12%) | -1863.3 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 45.1 | 33 | 9 | 13 | 41 | 1.79 | 4.28 (+58%) | 1782.9 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 5 | 8 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 82.2 | 70 | 27 | 38 | 90 | 2.94 | 4.40 (+33%) | 3079.1 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 3 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 71.2 | 60 | 17 | 32 | 79 | 2.13 | 4.46 (+52%) | 3740.3 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 69.0 | 61 | 26 | 30 | 79 | 3.39 | 4.29 (+21%) | 1995.3 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 7 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 48.2 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 54 | 4.81 | 4.53 (-6%) | 1342.4 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 3 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 26.2 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 30 | 1.69 | 4.53 (+63%) | 573.2 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 0 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 63.1 | 52 | 21 | 18 | 86 | 2.98 | 4.47 (+33%) | 3574.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 5 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 70.1 | 61 | 26 | 38 | 78 | 3.33 | 4.32 (+23%) | 984.6 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 2 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 66.2 | 58 | 16 | 30 | 58 | 2.16 | 4.32 (+50%) | 2069.1 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 6 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 72.2 | 68 | 31 | 36 | 59 | 3.84 | 4.08 (+6%) | 297.4 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 69.2 | 49 | 19 | 22 | 42 | 2.45 | 3.94 (+38%) | -127.8 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 3 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34.1 | 48 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 5.77 | 4.01 (-44%) | -1310.4 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 19.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 47 | 53 | 800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 824.2 | 751 | 310 | 375 | 796 | 3.38 | — | 15,835 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 800 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
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Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 429 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 371 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 429 | 439.1 | 393 | 162 | 185 | 438 | 3.32 |
| Away | 371 | 385.1 | 358 | 148 | 190 | 358 | 3.46 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-01 | HOU | MIL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-07-30 | HOU | MIL | L | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-29 | HOU | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-07-25 | HOU | CIN | L | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-07-24 | HOU | CIN | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-20 | HOU | AZ | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-17 | TOR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-07-16 | TOR | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-05 | TOR | KCR | — | 0.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-07-01 | TOR | LAA | L | 0.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | TEX | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | P | 73 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | TEX | P | 67 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | TEX | P | 69 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TEX | P | 49 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIL | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | CIN | P | 72 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 68 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CIN | P | 75 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | CIN | P | 68 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 800 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Reliever of the Month | April |
Salary History
Francisco Cordero's recorded salaries total $66,502,500 over 13 seasons, 1999 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cordero's career ran from 1999 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2011 | CIN | NL | $12,125,000 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $12,125,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $12,125,000 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | $8,625,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $5,425,000 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $4,125,000 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $3,875,000 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $900,000 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | $277,500 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $200,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $66,502,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Francisco Cordero: the record in brief
The profile opens with Francisco Cordero's first major league game on August 2, 1999; the last one listed came on August 1, 2012. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (1999), the Texas Rangers (2000 through 2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006 to 2007), the Cincinnati Reds (2008 through 2011), the Toronto Blue Jays (2012), and the Houston Astros (2012). Listed as a pitcher, Cordero both batted and threw right-handed. Cordero is listed at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds. Cordero was born on May 11, 1975, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. The bio lists the given name Francisco Javier.
Cordero pitched in 800 games, starting 0, and finished with a 47-53 record and 3.38 ERA. Also on Cordero's record: 796 strikeouts and 329 saves. That 3.38 ERA compares with a 4.36 league average across the same seasons, 22.4% better. Cordero won 7 games in 2006, the most of any season listed. Cordero struck out 90 batters in 2003, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Francisco Cordero
- What years did Francisco Cordero play?
- Francisco Cordero played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2012.
- Was Francisco Cordero a pitcher?
- Yes. Francisco Cordero pitched in the major leagues, recording 47 wins and 796 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Francisco Cordero hit?
- Francisco Cordero hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Francisco Cordero play for?
- Francisco Cordero played for 6 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1999), the Texas Rangers (2000–2006), the Milwaukee Brewers (2006–2007), the Cincinnati Reds (2008–2011), the Toronto Blue Jays (2012), and the Houston Astros (2012).
- Did Francisco Cordero win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Francisco Cordero did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Francisco Cordero win?
- Francisco Cordero was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Francisco Cordero's career stats?
- In 800 games, Francisco Cordero went 47-53 with a 3.38 ERA, 796 strikeouts, 824.2 innings pitched, and 329 saves.
- How much did Francisco Cordero earn in his career?
- Francisco Cordero's recorded salaries total $66,502,500 over 13 seasons, 1999 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cordero's career ran from 1999 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2002.
- What was Francisco Cordero's salary?
- Francisco Cordero's last recorded salary was $4,500,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $12,125,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2012.
- What position did Francisco Cordero play?
- Francisco Cordero played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Francisco Cordero and how much did he weigh?
- Francisco Cordero was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 245 pounds.
- What was Francisco Cordero's career ERA?
- Francisco Cordero finished with a 3.38 career ERA, going 47-53 with 796 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Francisco Cordero have?
- Francisco Cordero recorded 796 career strikeouts.
- Is Francisco Cordero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Francisco Cordero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.