Raul Mondesi
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2005)
Raul Mondesi was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2005 for 7 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,525 career games, he hit .273 with 1,589 hits, 271 home runs, and 860 RBI. Raul Mondesi was an All-Star, a Rookie of the Year, and a 2-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,734.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 202 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-19
- Last Game
- 2005-05-27
- Awards
- All-Star · Rookie of the Year · 2× Gold Glove
Full name: Raul Ramon Mondesi
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,525 | 5,814 | 909 | 1,589 | 319 | 49 | 271 | 860 | 229 | 475 | 1,130 | .273 | .331 | .485 | .815 | 7,734 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .485 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Career OPS .815 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — +7.4% 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 | LAN | NL | 42 | 86 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 16 | .291 | .265 (+10%) | .332 (-3%) | .403 (+21%) | .735 (+10%) | 126.6 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | 112 | 434 | 63 | 133 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 56 | 11 | 16 | 78 | .306 | .269 (+14%) | .338 (-2%) | .424 (+22%) | .763 (+11%) | 779.4 |
| 1995 | LAN | NL | 139 | 536 | 91 | 153 | 23 | 6 | 26 | 88 | 27 | 33 | 96 | .285 | .266 (+7%) | .337 (-3%) | .417 (+19%) | .755 (+9%) | 785.9 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | 157 | 634 | 98 | 188 | 40 | 7 | 24 | 88 | 14 | 32 | 122 | .297 | .269 (+10%) | .340 (-2%) | .426 (+16%) | .767 (+8%) | 901.8 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | 159 | 616 | 95 | 191 | 42 | 5 | 30 | 87 | 32 | 44 | 105 | .310 | .266 (+16%) | .336 (+7%) | .419 (+29%) | .756 (+19%) | 2363.4 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | 148 | 580 | 85 | 162 | 26 | 5 | 30 | 90 | 16 | 30 | 112 | .279 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (-6%) | .420 (+18%) | .755 (+8%) | 691.4 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | 159 | 601 | 98 | 152 | 29 | 5 | 33 | 99 | 36 | 71 | 134 | .253 | .271 (-7%) | .344 (-4%) | .433 (+11%) | .778 (+5%) | 500.6 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 96 | 388 | 78 | 105 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 67 | 22 | 32 | 73 | .271 | .270 (avg) | .344 (-5%) | .437 (+20%) | .782 (+9%) | 570.2 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 149 | 572 | 88 | 144 | 26 | 4 | 27 | 84 | 30 | 73 | 128 | .252 | .263 (-5%) | .332 (+3%) | .426 (+6%) | .758 (+5%) | 648.4 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 75 | 299 | 51 | 67 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 45 | 9 | 31 | 57 | .224 | .261 (-14%) | .331 (-9%) | .416 (+4%) | .747 (-2%) | -119.7 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 71 | 270 | 39 | 65 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 43 | 6 | 28 | 46 | .241 | .261 (-8%) | .331 (-5%) | .416 (+3%) | .747 (avg) | -119.7 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | 98 | 361 | 56 | 93 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 49 | 17 | 38 | 66 | .258 | .264 (-3%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+12%) | .754 (+6%) | 380.8 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | 45 | 162 | 27 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 31 | .302 | .264 (+14%) | .332 (+12%) | .422 (+21%) | .754 (+17%) | 380.8 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 26 | 99 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .283 | .266 (+6%) | .335 (+6%) | .427 (-1%) | .762 (+2%) | 50.2 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 8 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 50.2 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 41 | 142 | 17 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 35 | .211 | .264 (-20%) | .330 (-18%) | .418 (-14%) | .749 (-16%) | -397.4 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,525 | 5,814 | 909 | 1,589 | 319 | 49 | 271 | 860 | 229 | 475 | 1,130 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 7,593 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1525 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 763 | 2842 | 433 | 776 | 136 | 421 | .273 |
| Away | 762 | 2972 | 476 | 813 | 135 | 439 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-27 | ATL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-25 | ATL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-24 | ATL | NYN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-05-23 | ATL | NYN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-21 | ATL | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-20 | ATL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-18 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-05-17 | ATL | SDP | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-05-16 | ATL | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-05-15 | ATL | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1502 | 1471 | 2932 | 112 | 76 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | LAN | OF | 40 | 20 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | LAN | OF | 112 | 112 | 206 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 | LAN | OF | 138 | 137 | 282 | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| 1996 | LAN | OF | 157 | 157 | 337 | 11 | 12 | 4 |
| 1997 | LAN | OF | 159 | 157 | 338 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | LAN | OF | 148 | 147 | 284 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | LAN | OF | 158 | 155 | 315 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| 2000 | TOR | OF | 96 | 95 | 203 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2001 | TOR | OF | 149 | 149 | 263 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 | TOR | OF | 62 | 62 | 119 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | NYA | OF | 70 | 70 | 121 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | NYA | OF | 97 | 95 | 198 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | ARI | OF | 43 | 43 | 80 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | PIT | OF | 26 | 26 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | ANA | OF | 7 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ATL | OF | 40 | 39 | 67 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 34 |
| Center Field | 160 |
| Right Field | 1325 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-05-05 |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-04-10 |
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-07-04 |
| 1997 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1995 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-04-29 |
| 1994 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 1994 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1994 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
Raul Mondesi's recorded salaries total $66,470,000 over 13 seasons, 1993 to 2005. Mondesi's career, 1993 to 2005, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $1,150,000 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | $13,000,000 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $11,000,000 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $11,500,000 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | $5,500,000 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | $950,000 |
| 1995 | LAN | NL | $435,000 |
| 1994 | LAN | NL | $126,000 |
| 1993 | LAN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $66,470,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1994 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 140.0 | 140 | 28 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Raul Mondesi (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Raul Mondesi: the record in brief
The profile opens with Raul Mondesi's first major league game on July 19, 1993; the last one listed came on May 27, 2005. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1993 to 1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000 to 2002), the New York Yankees (2002 through 2003), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2003), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2004), the Anaheim Angels (2004), and the Atlanta Braves (2005). Born on March 12, 1971, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R., Mondesi is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Mondesi's listed size is 5'11" and 202 pounds. Raul Mondesi was the playing name; the full given name is Raul Ramon.
The batting record for Mondesi: 1,525 games, 1,589 hits in 5,814 at bats, and a .273 average; the totals also include 271 homers, 860 RBI, and 229 stolen bases. Mondesi got on base at a .331 rate and slugged .485 (.815 OPS). Against a .267 league average for those years, Mondesi's .273 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raul Mondesi
- What years did Raul Mondesi play?
- Raul Mondesi played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2005.
- Was Raul Mondesi a pitcher?
- No. Raul Mondesi was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Raul Mondesi hit?
- Raul Mondesi hit 271 career home runs with 1,589 hits.
- What teams did Raul Mondesi play for?
- Raul Mondesi played for 7 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1993–1999), the Toronto Blue Jays (2000–2002), the New York Yankees (2002–2003), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2003), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2004), the Anaheim Angels (2004), and the Atlanta Braves (2005).
- Did Raul Mondesi win an MVP award?
- No. Raul Mondesi did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Raul Mondesi win?
- Raul Mondesi won the Rookie of the Year award (1994) and 2 Gold Gloves (1995 and 1997). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Raul Mondesi's career stats?
- In 1,525 games, Raul Mondesi had 1,589 hits, 271 home runs, 860 RBI, 909 runs, and 229 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Raul Mondesi earn in his career?
- Raul Mondesi's recorded salaries total $66,470,000 over 13 seasons, 1993 to 2005. Mondesi's career, 1993 to 2005, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Raul Mondesi's salary?
- Raul Mondesi's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $13,000,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 2005.
- What position did Raul Mondesi play?
- Raul Mondesi played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Raul Mondesi and how much did he weigh?
- Raul Mondesi was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 202 pounds.
- How many home runs did Raul Mondesi hit each season?
- Raul Mondesi's home runs by season: 4 in 1993, 16 in 1994, 26 in 1995, 24 in 1996, 30 in 1997, 30 in 1998, 33 in 1999, 24 in 2000, 27 in 2001, 26 in 2002, 24 in 2003, 3 in 2004, and 4 in 2005. His most in one season was 33, in 1999.
- What was Raul Mondesi's career batting average?
- Raul Mondesi batted .273 over his career, with 1,589 hits in 5,814 at bats.
- How many RBI did Raul Mondesi have?
- Raul Mondesi drove in 860 runs in his career.