Gabe Kapler, baseball player, 1998-2010

Gabe Kapler

Born: 7/31/1975 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-20 | Final Game: 2010-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gabriel Stefan Kapler

Biography

Gabe Kapler was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2010. Born in 1975, he played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB), appearing in a total of 1,104 games. Throughout his career, Kapler accumulated 799 hits, 82 home runs, and 386 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .268. Known for his athleticism, he also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 77 bases during his tenure in the league. Kapler's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, making him a versatile asset to his teams. He was recognized for his strong work ethic and dedication to the game, which resonated with fans and teammates alike. His career unfolded during an era of evolving offensive strategies in baseball, and he contributed to the dynamic play that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s. After retiring, Kapler transitioned into coaching and management, further influencing the game beyond his playing days. His legacy includes not just his performance on the field, but also his subsequent impact in baseball leadership roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1104 2983 443 799 176 16 82 386 77 269 480 0.268 0.329 0.420 0.749 -903.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 27 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALCS BOS 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
2004 ALDS1 BOS 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
2004 WS BOS 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2003 ALCS BOS 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125
2003 ALDS2 BOS 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
OF 1010 770 1869 52 34 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 176
Center Field 458
Right Field 441
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-07-29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 TBA AL $1,054,000
2009 TBA AL $1,000,018
2008 MIL NL $800,000
2004 BOS AL $750,000
2003 COL NL $3,425,000
2002 TEX AL $1,850,000
2001 TEX AL $450,000
2000 TEX AL $280,000
1999 DET AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $9,809,018

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1994
Moorpark College Moorpark CA 1995