Cesar Izturis
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2013)
Cesar Izturis was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2013 for 9 teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,310 career games, he hit .254 with 1,103 hits, 17 home runs, and 312 RBI. Cesar Izturis was an All-Star and a Gold Glove.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-23
- Last Game
- 2013-09-29
- Awards
- All-Star · Gold Glove
Full name: Cesar David Izturis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,310 | 4,350 | 441 | 1,103 | 177 | 34 | 17 | 312 | 110 | 226 | 431 | .254 | .293 | .322 | .614 | -12,836 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — 17.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 46 | 134 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 15 | .269 | .263 (+2%) | .332 (-16%) | .426 (-9%) | .758 (-12%) | -297.5 |
| 2002 | LAN | NL | 135 | 439 | 43 | 102 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 39 | .232 | .261 (-11%) | .331 (-24%) | .416 (-27%) | .747 (-26%) | -1943.6 |
| 2003 | LAN | NL | 158 | 558 | 47 | 140 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 40 | 10 | 25 | 70 | .251 | .264 (-5%) | .332 (-15%) | .422 (-25%) | .754 (-21%) | -1974.3 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | 159 | 670 | 90 | 193 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 62 | 25 | 43 | 70 | .288 | .266 (+8%) | .335 (-2%) | .427 (-11%) | .762 (-7%) | -798.4 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | 106 | 444 | 48 | 114 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 25 | 51 | .257 | .264 (-3%) | .330 (-9%) | .418 (-23%) | .749 (-17%) | -1188.7 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 32 | 119 | 10 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 6 | .252 | .269 (-6%) | .336 (-10%) | .431 (-18%) | .768 (-15%) | -302.5 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 22 | 73 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .233 | .269 (-14%) | .336 (-16%) | .431 (-40%) | .768 (-29%) | -302.5 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 65 | 191 | 15 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 16 | .246 | .268 (-8%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (-28%) | .758 (-21%) | -637.8 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 45 | 123 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .276 | .268 (+3%) | .335 (-8%) | .422 (-21%) | .758 (-15%) | -637.8 |
| 2008 | SLN | NL | 135 | 414 | 50 | 109 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | .263 | .263 (avg) | .333 (-4%) | .416 (-26%) | .749 (-16%) | -1022.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 114 | 387 | 34 | 99 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 38 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .332 (-12%) | .417 (-21%) | .750 (-17%) | -1091.1 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 150 | 473 | 42 | 109 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 25 | 53 | .230 | .257 (-10%) | .325 (-15%) | .402 (-33%) | .728 (-25%) | -1859.8 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 18 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 57 | 162 | 9 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | .235 | .254 (-8%) | .318 (-22%) | .405 (-18%) | .724 (-20%) | -537.3 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | -537.3 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 63 | 129 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .209 | .253 (-17%) | .317 (-18%) | .396 (-32%) | .714 (-26%) | -529.2 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,310 | 4,350 | 441 | 1,103 | 177 | 34 | 17 | 312 | 110 | 226 | 431 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -13,660 | ||
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 (1310 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 660 | 2137 | 216 | 550 | 7 | 155 | .257 |
| Away | 650 | 2213 | 225 | 553 | 10 | 157 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-29 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-28 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-25 | CIN | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-20 | CIN | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-17 | CIN | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-07 | CIN | LAD | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-06 | CIN | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-05 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-30 | CIN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 69 | 48 | 88 | 165 | 3 | 34 |
| 3B | 53 | 35 | 20 | 94 | 5 | 4 |
| SS | 1149 | 1037 | 1513 | 3078 | 90 | 650 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | 2B | 41 | 34 | 57 | 110 | 2 | 23 |
| 2001 | TOR | SS | 6 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | LAN | SS | 128 | 109 | 155 | 306 | 10 | 69 |
| 2003 | LAN | SS | 158 | 154 | 198 | 481 | 16 | 94 |
| 2004 | LAN | SS | 159 | 156 | 234 | 430 | 10 | 96 |
| 2005 | LAN | SS | 106 | 105 | 145 | 327 | 11 | 61 |
| 2006 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | LAN | 3B | 28 | 28 | 12 | 73 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | LAN | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | CHN | SS | 21 | 17 | 33 | 44 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | CHN | SS | 60 | 48 | 57 | 130 | 7 | 28 |
| 2007 | PIT | 3B | 11 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PIT | SS | 30 | 21 | 39 | 66 | 1 | 25 |
| 2008 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SLN | SS | 130 | 110 | 170 | 370 | 11 | 77 |
| 2009 | BAL | SS | 112 | 107 | 171 | 337 | 8 | 70 |
| 2010 | BAL | SS | 150 | 142 | 212 | 382 | 9 | 78 |
| 2011 | BAL | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | SS | 12 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | MIL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIL | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | MIL | SS | 45 | 39 | 42 | 112 | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | WAS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | WAS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CIN | 2B | 21 | 10 | 23 | 37 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CIN | SS | 29 | 15 | 23 | 45 | 1 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 69 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 1149 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gold Glove | SS |
Salary History
Cesar Izturis's recorded salaries total $20,633,500 over 11 seasons, 2002 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Izturis's career ran from 2001 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $875,000 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 2008 | SLN | NL | $2,850,000 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $4,150,000 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | $3,200,000 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $2,150,000 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | $358,500 |
| 2003 | LAN | NL | $335,000 |
| 2002 | LAN | NL | $215,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $20,633,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Cesar Izturis (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Cesar Izturis: the record in brief
June 23, 2001 and September 29, 2013 bracket Cesar Izturis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Toronto Blue Jays (2001), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2002 through 2006), the Chicago Cubs (2006 to 2007), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007), the St. Louis Cardinals (2008), the Baltimore Orioles (2009 through 2011), the Milwaukee Brewers (2012), and the Washington Nationals (2012), with further stops in the season rows. Born on February 10, 1980, in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela, Izturis is listed as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Izturis's listed size is 5'9" and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Cesar David Izturis.
Izturis collected 1,103 hits in 4,350 at bats across 1,310 games, good for a .254 batting average, along with 17 home runs, 312 runs batted in, and 110 stolen bases. Izturis's career OPS of .614 combines a .293 on-base mark with .322 slugging. Against a .262 league average for those years, Izturis's .254 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Izturis's .614 stands 17.6% below the league's .745.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cesar Izturis
- What years did Cesar Izturis play?
- Cesar Izturis played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2013.
- Was Cesar Izturis a pitcher?
- No. Cesar Izturis was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Cesar Izturis hit?
- Cesar Izturis hit 17 career home runs with 1,103 hits.
- What teams did Cesar Izturis play for?
- Cesar Izturis played for 9 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (2001), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2002–2006), the Chicago Cubs (2006–2007), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007), the St. Louis Cardinals (2008), the Baltimore Orioles (2009–2011), the Milwaukee Brewers (2012), the Washington Nationals (2012), and the Cincinnati Reds (2013).
- Did Cesar Izturis win an MVP award?
- No. Cesar Izturis did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Cesar Izturis win?
- Cesar Izturis won the Gold Glove (2004). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Cesar Izturis's career stats?
- In 1,310 games, Cesar Izturis had 1,103 hits, 17 home runs, 312 RBI, 441 runs, and 110 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- How much did Cesar Izturis earn in his career?
- Cesar Izturis's recorded salaries total $20,633,500 over 11 seasons, 2002 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Izturis's career ran from 2001 to 2013. No salary is recorded for 2001 and 2013.
- What was Cesar Izturis's salary?
- Cesar Izturis's last recorded salary was $875,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $4,150,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $215,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2012.
- What position did Cesar Izturis play?
- Cesar Izturis played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cesar Izturis and how much did he weigh?
- Cesar Izturis was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Cesar Izturis hit each season?
- Cesar Izturis's home runs by season: 2 in 2001, 1 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 4 in 2004, 2 in 2005, 1 in 2006, 0 in 2007, 1 in 2008, 2 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 2 in 2012, and 0 in 2013. His most in one season was 4, in 2004.
- What was Cesar Izturis's career batting average?
- Cesar Izturis batted .254 over his career, with 1,103 hits in 4,350 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cesar Izturis have?
- Cesar Izturis drove in 312 runs in his career.