Wil Cordero
Born: 10/3/1971 in Mayaguez, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1992-07-24 | Final Game: 2005-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Wilfredo Cordero
Biography
Wil Cordero was a talented position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1992 to 2005. Born in 1971, Cordero made a name for himself as a versatile offensive contributor, known for his solid hitting and ability to drive in runs. Over the course of 1,247 games, he amassed 1,178 hits, 122 home runs, and 566 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .273. Cordero's speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 49 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Cordero achieved recognition as an All-Star during his career, showcasing his skills among the elite players of the time. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and contact hitting, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Competing primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, Cordero contributed to the offensive landscape of baseball during an era marked by evolving hitting techniques and strategies. His contributions to the game and ability to perform in high-pressure situations solidified his status as a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1247 | 4311 | 587 | 1178 | 261 | 19 | 122 | 566 | 49 | 325 | 775 | 0.273 | 0.330 | 0.428 | 0.758 | -75.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 45 | 126 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 0.302 | 164.4 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 138 | 475 | 56 | 118 | 32 | 2 | 10 | 58 | 12 | 34 | 60 | 0.248 | -577.9 |
| 1994 | WSN | NL | 110 | 415 | 65 | 122 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 63 | 16 | 41 | 62 | 0.294 | 973.9 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 131 | 514 | 64 | 147 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 9 | 36 | 88 | 0.286 | 55.8 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 59 | 198 | 29 | 57 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 0.288 | -170.8 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 140 | 570 | 82 | 160 | 26 | 3 | 18 | 72 | 1 | 31 | 122 | 0.281 | -182.2 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 96 | 341 | 58 | 91 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 2 | 22 | 66 | 0.267 | -63.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 54 | 194 | 35 | 58 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 0.299 | 391.4 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 38 | 148 | 18 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.264 | -383.4 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 89 | 348 | 46 | 98 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 51 | 1 | 25 | 58 | 0.282 | -383.4 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 89 | 268 | 30 | 67 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 50 | 0.250 | -678.9 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 66 | 143 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 17 | 26 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 130 | 436 | 57 | 121 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 71 | 1 | 49 | 90 | 0.278 | 635.1 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 27 | 66 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0.197 | -351.5 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 29 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.118 | -538.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.556 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 265 | 243 | 2170 | 152 | 13 | 208 |
| 2B | 47 | 44 | 86 | 134 | 12 | 20 |
| 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 413 | 390 | 670 | 18 | 14 | 5 |
| SS | 383 | 369 | 449 | 1037 | 78 | 175 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | 2B | 9 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | MON | SS | 35 | 26 | 40 | 71 | 6 | 11 |
| 1993 | MON | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | SS | 134 | 129 | 161 | 370 | 33 | 61 |
| 1994 | MON | SS | 109 | 109 | 124 | 316 | 22 | 56 |
| 1995 | MON | SS | 105 | 105 | 124 | 280 | 17 | 47 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 26 | 26 | 45 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 37 | 36 | 75 | 110 | 10 | 19 |
| 1997 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | OF | 137 | 137 | 248 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | CHA | 1B | 83 | 81 | 698 | 66 | 6 | 78 |
| 1998 | CHA | OF | 11 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | OF | 29 | 29 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | OF | 38 | 38 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | OF | 85 | 83 | 110 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | CLE | 1B | 22 | 18 | 161 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 2001 | CLE | OF | 51 | 39 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CLE | OF | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | MON | 1B | 10 | 8 | 66 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | MON | OF | 28 | 22 | 45 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | MON | 1B | 123 | 117 | 1066 | 65 | 5 | 90 |
| 2003 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | 1B | 13 | 11 | 105 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 | FLO | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | WAS | 1B | 12 | 7 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 265 |
| Second Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 383 |
| Left Field | 400 |
| Right Field | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 58 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Silver Slugger | SS |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $600,000 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | $600,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | $4,166,667 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | $2,666,667 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | $2,166,667 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $500,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $315,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $126,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,791,501 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 3.0 | 140 | 0 |