Cesar Crespo, baseball player, 2001-2004

Cesar Crespo

Born: 5/23/1979 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2001-05-29 | Final Game: 2004-07-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Cesar Antonio Crespo

Biography

Cesar Crespo was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004. He primarily served as a position player and became known for his versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Crespo appeared in 132 games, where he recorded 50 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 14 runs, finishing with a batting average of .192. His speed on the bases was notable; he successfully stole 11 bases during his time in the majors, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive strategy. Crespo's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the growing influence of analytics and an emphasis on power hitting. Despite struggling to achieve a higher batting average, he demonstrated resilience and a willingness to adapt to the evolving landscape of the game. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Crespo's contributions as a utility player were valuable, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 261 38 50 10 1 4 14 11 28 76 0.192 0.270 0.284 0.553 -1089.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 49 31 75 88 4 15
3B 6 2 2 5 1 1
OF 44 17 44 2 0 0
SS 29 7 21 31 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 49
Third Base 6
Shortstop 29
Left Field 22
Center Field 19
Right Field 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 BOS AL $309,000
Total Career Earnings $309,000