Wil Cordero, baseball player, 122 home runs, 1992-2005

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

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

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