Carlos Maldonado, baseball player, 2006-2012

Carlos Maldonado

Born: 1/3/1979 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2006-09-08 | Final Game: 2012-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 260 lbs

Full name: Carlos Luis Maldonado

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Biography

Carlos Maldonado, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2006 to 2012. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 29 Major League Baseball games, showcasing his talents primarily as a catcher and utility player. Maldonado's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, allowing him to adapt to various positions as needed by his teams. His time in the majors coincided with a period of significant offensive innovation in baseball, where power hitting became increasingly emphasized. During his career, Maldonado recorded 10 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .159. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his credit. Although his playing time was limited, Maldonado's contributions were indicative of the depth and resilience often required of role players in Major League Baseball. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players striving to make their mark in an ever-evolving game. After his retirement on May 29, 2012, Maldonado left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the rigors of professional baseball and contributed to the teams he played for during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 63 3 10 1 0 3 8 1 9 24 0.159 0.260 0.317 0.578 0.0

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 PIT NL 8 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 0.105 — — — — 0.0
2007 PIT NL 13 24 2 5 1 0 2 4 0 5 8 0.208 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 4 11 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0
2012 WAS NL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 29 20 124 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 PIT C 8 6 26 4 1 0
2007 PIT C 13 8 64 2 0 0
2010 WAS C 4 3 10 2 0 0
2012 WAS C 4 3 24 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 29