Warren Cromartie, baseball player, 1974-1991

Warren Cromartie

Born: 9/29/1953 in Miami Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-06 | Final Game: 1991-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Warren Livingston Cromartie

Biography

Warren Cromartie was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1974 until his retirement in 1991. Born in 1953, Cromartie made a notable impact on the game during his career, which spanned over 17 seasons. He appeared in 1,107 games, accumulating 1,104 hits and achieving a batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 61 home runs and 391 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 50 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility as a hitter and base runner. Cromartie played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the evolution of batting styles and the increasing importance of power hitting. He was known for his strong offensive skills, which were complemented by his ability to hit for average. Throughout his career, Cromartie was recognized for his consistency at the plate, and he left a lasting legacy as a key player for teams such as the Montreal Expos and the Kansas City Royals. His contributions to the game and his role in the development of players during the late 20th century solidified his significance in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1107 3927 459 1104 229 32 61 391 50 325 403 0.281 0.336 0.402 0.739 2645.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 40 1 8 3 0 0 3 0 11 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV MON 5 22 1 5 2 0 0 1 0 9 0.227
1981 NLCS MON 5 18 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 263 244 2205 137 20 164
OF 780 757 1615 74 39 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 265
Left Field 488
Right Field 295
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1979 Player of the Week Week of 1979-04-27
1978 Player of the Week Week of 1978-08-04
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-07-02

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - North Campus Miami FL 1972, 1973

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1981 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 3.0 336 0