Carlos Delgado
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2009)
Carlos Delgado was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2009 for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Florida Marlins, and the New York Mets, a span of 17 seasons. In 2,035 career games, he hit .280 with 2,038 hits, 473 home runs, and 1,512 RBI. Carlos Delgado was a 2-time All-Star, a 3-time Silver Slugger, a Hank Aaron Award, and a Roberto Clemente Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 36,274.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-10-01
- Last Game
- 2009-05-10
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 3× Silver Slugger · Hank Aaron Award · Roberto Clemente Award
Full name: Carlos Juan Delgado
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,035 | 7,283 | 1,241 | 2,038 | 483 | 18 | 473 | 1,512 | 14 | 1,109 | 1,745 | .280 | .383 | .546 | .929 | 36,274 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .383 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.
Career SLG .546 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +29.2% above league average.
Career OPS .929 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — +22.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 43 | 130 | 17 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 46 | .215 | .269 (-20%) | .338 (+4%) | .424 (+3%) | .763 (+4%) | 145.6 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 37 | 91 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 26 | .165 | .266 (-38%) | .337 (-37%) | .417 (-29%) | .755 (-33%) | -532.1 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 138 | 488 | 68 | 132 | 28 | 2 | 25 | 92 | 0 | 58 | 139 | .270 | .269 (avg) | .340 (+4%) | .426 (+15%) | .767 (+10%) | 991.1 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 153 | 519 | 79 | 136 | 42 | 3 | 30 | 91 | 0 | 64 | 133 | .262 | .266 (-2%) | .336 (+4%) | .419 (+26%) | .756 (+16%) | 1695.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 142 | 530 | 94 | 155 | 43 | 1 | 38 | 115 | 3 | 73 | 139 | .292 | .266 (+10%) | .335 (+15%) | .420 (+41%) | .755 (+29%) | 3292.3 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 152 | 573 | 113 | 156 | 39 | 0 | 44 | 134 | 1 | 86 | 141 | .272 | .271 (avg) | .344 (+10%) | .433 (+32%) | .778 (+22%) | 2774.7 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 162 | 569 | 115 | 196 | 57 | 1 | 41 | 137 | 0 | 123 | 104 | .344 | .270 (+27%) | .344 (+36%) | .437 (+52%) | .782 (+45%) | 6271.3 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 162 | 574 | 102 | 160 | 31 | 1 | 39 | 102 | 3 | 111 | 136 | .279 | .263 (+6%) | .332 (+23%) | .426 (+27%) | .758 (+25%) | 3573.4 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 143 | 505 | 103 | 140 | 34 | 2 | 33 | 108 | 1 | 102 | 126 | .277 | .261 (+6%) | .331 (+23%) | .416 (+32%) | .747 (+28%) | 3235.4 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 161 | 570 | 117 | 172 | 38 | 1 | 42 | 145 | 0 | 109 | 137 | .302 | .264 (+14%) | .332 (+28%) | .422 (+40%) | .754 (+35%) | 4743.9 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 128 | 458 | 74 | 123 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 99 | 0 | 69 | 115 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .335 (+11%) | .427 (+25%) | .762 (+19%) | 1848.1 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | 144 | 521 | 81 | 157 | 41 | 3 | 33 | 115 | 0 | 72 | 121 | .301 | .264 (+14%) | .330 (+21%) | .418 (+39%) | .749 (+31%) | 3500.8 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 144 | 524 | 89 | 139 | 30 | 2 | 38 | 114 | 0 | 74 | 120 | .265 | .269 (-2%) | .336 (+7%) | .431 (+27%) | .768 (+18%) | 2012.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 139 | 538 | 71 | 139 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 87 | 4 | 52 | 118 | .258 | .268 (-4%) | .335 (-1%) | .422 (+6%) | .758 (+3%) | 318.5 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 159 | 598 | 96 | 162 | 32 | 1 | 38 | 115 | 1 | 72 | 124 | .271 | .263 (+3%) | .333 (+6%) | .416 (+25%) | .749 (+16%) | 2032.1 |
| 2009 | NYN | NL | 26 | 94 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 20 | .298 | .262 (+14%) | .332 (+18%) | .417 (+25%) | .750 (+22%) | 372.2 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 2,035 | 7,283 | 1,241 | 2,038 | 483 | 18 | 473 | 1,512 | 14 | 1,109 | 1,745 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 36,274 | ||
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
View full game log (2035 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1029 | 3584 | 626 | 992 | 242 | 747 | .277 |
| Away | 1006 | 3699 | 615 | 1046 | 231 | 765 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-10 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-09 | NYN | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-08 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-05-07 | NYN | PHI | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-05-06 | NYN | PHI | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-05-05 | NYN | ATL | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-05-04 | NYN | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-05-02 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-04-26 | NYN | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-04-25 | NYN | WAS | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1767 | 1759 | 15144 | 1064 | 129 | 1496 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 58 | 54 | 89 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TOR | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TOR | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TOR | OF | 41 | 39 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | TOR | 1B | 4 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | TOR | OF | 17 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TOR | 1B | 27 | 25 | 221 | 13 | 4 | 21 |
| 1997 | TOR | 1B | 119 | 116 | 962 | 67 | 12 | 98 |
| 1998 | TOR | 1B | 141 | 141 | 1165 | 87 | 10 | 110 |
| 1999 | TOR | 1B | 147 | 147 | 1306 | 84 | 14 | 134 |
| 2000 | TOR | 1B | 162 | 162 | 1416 | 82 | 13 | 157 |
| 2001 | TOR | 1B | 161 | 161 | 1518 | 103 | 9 | 166 |
| 2002 | TOR | 1B | 140 | 140 | 1232 | 95 | 12 | 121 |
| 2003 | TOR | 1B | 147 | 147 | 1355 | 103 | 10 | 137 |
| 2004 | TOR | 1B | 120 | 120 | 1041 | 88 | 5 | 98 |
| 2005 | FLO | 1B | 141 | 140 | 1147 | 83 | 14 | 133 |
| 2006 | NYN | 1B | 141 | 141 | 1199 | 70 | 8 | 95 |
| 2007 | NYN | 1B | 138 | 138 | 1133 | 74 | 8 | 101 |
| 2008 | NYN | 1B | 154 | 154 | 1237 | 105 | 8 | 106 |
| 2009 | NYN | 1B | 25 | 25 | 192 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 1767 |
| Left Field | 58 |
| Designated Hitter | 185 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Roberto Clemente Award | |
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-09-04 |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-09-27 |
| 2003 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2003 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-09-28 |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-04-07 |
| 2000 | Hank Aaron Award | 1B |
| 2000 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2000 | MLB Players Choice Player of the Year | |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-06-10 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-04-22 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-07-08 |
| 2000 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2000 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2000 | TSN Major League Player of the Year | |
| 1999 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-06-06 |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-08-22 |
Salary History
Carlos Delgado's recorded salaries total $146,299,000 over 15 seasons, 1994 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Delgado's career ran from 1993 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYN | NL | $12,000,000 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $16,000,000 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $14,500,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $13,500,000 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | $19,700,000 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $18,700,000 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $19,400,000 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $13,650,000 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | $6,600,000 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $5,075,000 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | $500,000 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $165,000 |
| 1994 | TOR | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $146,299,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 96.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 23.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 84.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 213.0 | 392 | 5 |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 206.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1999 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 16.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1998 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |
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Carlos Delgado: the record in brief
Carlos Delgado's major league career runs from a debut on October 1, 1993 to a final game on May 10, 2009. By club, Delgado's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (1993 to 2004), the Florida Marlins (2005), and the New York Mets (2006 through 2009). Listed as a first baseman, Delgado threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 215 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Delgado was born on June 25, 1972, in Aguadilla, P.R. Delgado's full given name, per the bio, is Carlos Juan Delgado.
Delgado collected 2,038 hits in 7,283 at bats across 2,035 games, good for a .280 batting average, along with 473 homers and 1,512 runs batted in. Delgado got on base at a .383 rate and slugged .546 (.929 OPS). Delgado hit .280 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. Delgado's most home runs in a season came in 1999, when the total reached 44 for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Delgado
- What years did Carlos Delgado play?
- Carlos Delgado played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2009.
- Was Carlos Delgado a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Delgado was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Carlos Delgado hit?
- Carlos Delgado hit 473 career home runs with 2,038 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Delgado play for?
- Carlos Delgado played for 3 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1993–2004), the Florida Marlins (2005), and the New York Mets (2006–2009).
- Did Carlos Delgado win an MVP award?
- No. Carlos Delgado did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Carlos Delgado win?
- Carlos Delgado won 3 Silver Slugger awards (1999, 2000, and 2003). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Carlos Delgado's career stats?
- In 2,035 games, Carlos Delgado had 2,038 hits, 473 home runs, 1,512 RBI, 1,241 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- How much did Carlos Delgado earn in his career?
- Carlos Delgado's recorded salaries total $146,299,000 over 15 seasons, 1994 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Delgado's career ran from 1993 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1995.
- What was Carlos Delgado's salary?
- Carlos Delgado's last recorded salary was $12,000,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $19,700,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 2009.
- What position did Carlos Delgado play?
- Carlos Delgado played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Delgado and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Delgado was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Carlos Delgado hit each season?
- Carlos Delgado's home runs by season: 0 in 1993, 9 in 1994, 3 in 1995, 25 in 1996, 30 in 1997, 38 in 1998, 44 in 1999, 41 in 2000, 39 in 2001, 33 in 2002, 42 in 2003, 32 in 2004, 33 in 2005, 38 in 2006, 24 in 2007, 38 in 2008, and 4 in 2009. His most in one season was 44, in 1999.
- What was Carlos Delgado's career batting average?
- Carlos Delgado batted .280 over his career, with 2,038 hits in 7,283 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Delgado have?
- Carlos Delgado drove in 1,512 runs in his career.