Adalberto Mondesi
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2022)
Adalberto Mondesi was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 7 seasons. In 358 career games, he hit .244 with 311 hits, 38 home runs, and 157 RBI.
- 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
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2016-07-26
- Last Game
- 2022-04-26
Full name: Raul Adalberto Mondesi
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 1,273 | 180 | 311 | 54 | 20 | 38 | 157 | 133 | 60 | 412 | .244 | .280 | .408 | .687 | -1,805 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career SLG .408 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 47 | 135 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 48 | .185 | .255 (-27%) | .321 (-28%) | .417 (-33%) | .738 (-31%) | -683.6 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 25 | 53 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 22 | .170 | .254 (-33%) | .324 (-34%) | .425 (-42%) | .750 (-39%) | -337.4 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 75 | 275 | 47 | 76 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 37 | 32 | 11 | 77 | .276 | .247 (+11%) | .318 (-4%) | .409 (+22%) | .727 (+10%) | 409.6 |
| 2019 | KCA | AL | 102 | 415 | 58 | 109 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 62 | 43 | 19 | 132 | .263 | .252 (+4%) | .322 (-10%) | .434 (-2%) | .757 (-6%) | -551.0 |
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 59 | 219 | 33 | 56 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 24 | 11 | 70 | .256 | .244 (+5%) | .321 (-9%) | .417 (-1%) | .739 (-4%) | -194.0 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 35 | 126 | 19 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 43 | .230 | .243 (-6%) | .317 (-15%) | .410 (+10%) | .727 (-1%) | -58.8 |
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 15 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20 | .140 | .242 (-42%) | .311 (-35%) | .394 (-65%) | .706 (-51%) | -389.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 358 | 1,273 | 180 | 311 | 54 | 20 | 38 | 157 | 133 | 60 | 412 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,805 | ||
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 (358 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 180 | 638 | 98 | 171 | 20 | 89 | .268 |
| Away | 178 | 635 | 82 | 140 | 18 | 68 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-26 | KCR | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-04-24 | KCR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022-04-23 | KCR | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-04-22 | KCR | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-04-21 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-04-20 | KCR | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-04-19 | KCR | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-04-16 | KCR | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-04-15 | KCR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-04-14 | KCR | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 68 | 64 | 118 | 156 | 3 | 43 |
| 3B | 20 | 20 | 14 | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| SS | 262 | 241 | 370 | 680 | 20 | 155 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | 2B | 42 | 40 | 75 | 96 | 3 | 23 |
| 2016 | KCA | SS | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | KCA | 2B | 14 | 13 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | KCA | SS | 9 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | KCA | 2B | 12 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | KCA | SS | 61 | 58 | 100 | 169 | 7 | 36 |
| 2019 | KCA | SS | 100 | 99 | 147 | 286 | 7 | 66 |
| 2020 | KCA | SS | 59 | 59 | 85 | 144 | 4 | 37 |
| 2021 | KCA | 3B | 20 | 20 | 14 | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | KCA | SS | 11 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | KCA | SS | 15 | 15 | 18 | 45 | 0 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 262 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Player of the Week | Week of 2020-09-26 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Adalberto Mondesi (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Adalberto Mondesi: the record in brief
According to the bio, Adalberto Mondesi debuted on July 26, 2016 and played a final game on April 26, 2022. Every season row on the page belongs to the Kansas City Royals, from 2016 through 2022. Mondesi played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on July 27, 1995, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Mondesi was listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Adalberto Mondesi was the playing name; the full given name is Raul Adalberto.
The batting record for Mondesi: 358 games, 311 hits in 1,273 at bats, and a .244 average, plus 38 homers, 157 RBI, and 133 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .408 give Mondesi a career OPS of .687. Against a .249 league average for those years, Mondesi's .244 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .687 to a league .735, 6.5% below average. 2018 was Mondesi's biggest home run year, with 14. 2019 produced Mondesi's most hits, 109 of them for the Kansas City Royals. 2019 brought the most runs batted in, 62.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adalberto Mondesi
- What years did Adalberto Mondesi play?
- Adalberto Mondesi played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022.
- Was Adalberto Mondesi a pitcher?
- No. Adalberto Mondesi was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Adalberto Mondesi hit?
- Adalberto Mondesi hit 38 career home runs with 311 hits.
- What teams did Adalberto Mondesi play for?
- Adalberto Mondesi played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2016–2022).
- What were Adalberto Mondesi's career stats?
- In 358 games, Adalberto Mondesi had 311 hits, 38 home runs, 157 RBI, 180 runs, and 133 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- What position did Adalberto Mondesi play?
- Adalberto Mondesi played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adalberto Mondesi and how much did he weigh?
- Adalberto Mondesi was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Adalberto Mondesi hit each season?
- Adalberto Mondesi's home runs by season: 2 in 2016, 1 in 2017, 14 in 2018, 9 in 2019, 6 in 2020, 6 in 2021, and 0 in 2022. His most in one season was 14, in 2018.
- What was Adalberto Mondesi's career batting average?
- Adalberto Mondesi batted .244 over his career, with 311 hits in 1,273 at bats.
- How many RBI did Adalberto Mondesi have?
- Adalberto Mondesi drove in 157 runs in his career.
- Is Adalberto Mondesi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Adalberto Mondesi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.