Miguel Montero

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2018)

Miguel Montero was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2018 for 4 teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,185 career games, he hit .256 with 973 hits, 126 home runs, and 550 RBI. Miguel Montero was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,706.

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

AVG .256
HR 126
RBI 550
H 973
OPS .751
PIV 3,706
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
5'11" / 221 lb
Born
7/9/1983 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut
2006-09-06
Last Game
2018-04-05
Awards
2× All-Star

Full name: Miguel Angel Montero

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Career Batting Statistics

Miguel Montero — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,185 3,801 458 973 197 7 126 550 5 446 881 .256 .340 .411 .751 3,706

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS .751 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Miguel Montero Stats, Bio & Career Records
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 ARI NL 6 16 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 .250 — — — — 0.0
2007 ARI NL 84 214 30 48 7 0 10 37 0 20 35 .224 .268 (-16%) .335 (-13%) .422 (-6%) .758 (-9%) -380.4
2008 ARI NL 70 184 24 47 16 1 5 18 0 19 49 .255 .263 (-3%) .333 (-1%) .416 (+4%) .749 (+2%) 54.4
2009 ARI NL 128 425 61 125 30 0 16 59 1 38 78 .294 .262 (+12%) .332 (+7%) .417 (+14%) .750 (+11%) 930.2
2010 ARI NL 85 297 36 79 20 2 9 43 0 29 71 .266 .257 (+3%) .325 (+2%) .402 (+9%) .728 (+6%) 280.7
2011 ARI NL 140 493 65 139 36 1 18 86 1 47 97 .282 .255 (+11%) .320 (+10%) .399 (+17%) .719 (+14%) 1385.6
2012 ARI NL 141 486 65 139 25 2 15 88 0 73 130 .286 .254 (+12%) .318 (+23%) .405 (+8%) .724 (+14%) 1797.0
2013 ARI NL 116 413 44 95 14 0 11 42 0 51 110 .230 .253 (-9%) .317 (avg) .396 (-13%) .714 (-7%) -389.7
2014 ARI NL 136 489 40 119 23 0 13 72 0 56 97 .243 .251 (-3%) .313 (+5%) .386 (-4%) .700 (avg) 122.3
2015 CHN NL 113 347 36 86 11 0 15 53 1 49 103 .248 .254 (-3%) .316 (+9%) .404 (+1%) .721 (+5%) 452.0
2016 CHN NL 86 241 33 52 8 1 8 33 1 38 58 .216 .255 (-16%) .321 (+2%) .417 (-15%) .738 (-7%) -208.0
2017 CHN NL 44 98 12 28 3 0 4 8 1 11 24 .286 .254 (+12%) .324 (+13%) .425 (+3%) .750 (+7%) 159.7
2017 TOR AL 32 87 12 12 3 0 2 8 0 12 23 .138 .254 (-46%) .324 (-24%) .425 (-43%) .750 (-35%) 159.7
2018 WAS NL 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 14 seasons 1,185 3,801 458 973 197 7 126 550 5 446 881 .256 — — — — 4,364

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.

Career Pitching Statistics

Miguel Montero — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.1 4 1 0 2 0 3.86 0.0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 9.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Miguel Montero — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2016 CHN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 4 1 0 0 6.75 — 0.0
2017 CHN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 2 0 0.00 — 0.0
Career · 2 seasons 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.1 4 1 2 0 3.86 — 0

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

Miguel Montero — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 60 6 12 2 0 1 8 7 19 .200

Playoff Batting by Year

Miguel Montero — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLCS CHN 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 .250
2016 NLDS1 CHN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 WS CHN 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 .250
2015 NLCS CHN 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 .125
2015 NLDS1 CHN 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 .000
2015 NLWC CHN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
2011 NLDS2 ARI 5 20 3 6 2 0 0 2 2 6 .300
2007 NLCS ARI 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400
2007 NLDS1 ARI 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Miguel Montero — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home592182423247352281.259
Away593197722650074269.253

Pitching — Home / Away

Miguel Montero — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home11.000200.00
Away11.141006.75

Last 10 Games — Batting

Miguel Montero — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2018-04-05 WASNYNL 300000002
2018-04-04 WASATLL 200000001
2018-04-03 WASATLL 300000010
2018-04-01 WASCINW 300000010
2017-10-01 TORNYYW 200000000
2017-09-30 TORNYYL 000000010
2017-09-22 TORNYYW 401000003
2017-09-20 TORKCRL 110000010
2017-09-11 TORBALW 310000001
2017-09-08 TORDETL 100000001

Last 2 Games — Pitching

Miguel Montero — Last 2 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2017-05-06 CHCNYY — 1.0000200
2016-07-03 CHCNYN — 1.1411000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Miguel Montero — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
C 1077 997 7516 560 84 54
P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Miguel Montero — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 ARI C 5 4 36 4 0 0
2007 ARI C 73 57 340 30 6 5
2008 ARI C 53 45 352 23 4 2
2009 ARI C 111 101 733 60 9 4
2010 ARI C 79 75 484 36 2 1
2011 ARI C 134 131 908 78 11 9
2012 ARI C 139 136 1008 78 9 8
2013 ARI C 112 111 823 70 5 5
2014 ARI C 131 130 1037 65 13 12
2015 CHN C 109 90 820 55 12 3
2016 CHN C 71 64 550 37 7 2
2016 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 CHN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2017 CHN C 29 28 205 12 2 0
2017 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 TOR C 27 22 192 12 4 3
2018 WAS C 4 3 28 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Miguel Montero Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 1077
First Base 1
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Miguel Montero's recorded salaries total $58,305,500 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Montero's career ran from 2006 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.

Miguel Montero — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2016 CHN NL $14,000,000
2015 CHN NL $12,000,000
2014 ARI NL $10,000,000
2013 ARI NL $10,000,000
2012 ARI NL $5,900,000
2011 ARI NL $3,200,000
2010 ARI NL $2,000,000
2009 ARI NL $425,000
2008 ARI NL $400,500
2007 ARI NL $380,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $58,305,500

Award Voting History

Miguel Montero — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 32th 1.0 448 0
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 448 0

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Miguel Montero (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Charles Johnson
    .245 avg, 167 HR
  2. 96
    Mike Macfarlane
    .252 avg, 129 HR
  3. 96
    Tom Haller
    .257 avg, 134 HR
  4. 94
    Matt Wieters
    .249 avg, 146 HR
  5. 93
    Ernie Whitt
    .249 avg, 134 HR
  6. 92
    Damian Miller
    .262 avg, 87 HR

Miguel Montero: the record in brief

Miguel Montero played a first major league game on September 6, 2006 and a last one on April 5, 2018. By club, Montero's seasons break down as the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006 to 2014), the Chicago Cubs (2015 to 2017), the Toronto Blue Jays (2017), and the Washington Nationals (2018). The bio lists Montero as a catcher who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 221 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Montero was born on July 9, 1983, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. Miguel Montero was the playing name; the full given name is Miguel Angel.

The batting record for Montero: 1,185 games, 973 hits in 3,801 at bats, and a .256 average, along with 126 homers and 550 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .340 and the slugging percentage .411, for an OPS of .751. The .256 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. 2011 was Montero's biggest home run year, with 18.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel Montero

What years did Miguel Montero play?
Miguel Montero played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2018.
Was Miguel Montero a pitcher?
No. Miguel Montero was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
How many home runs did Miguel Montero hit?
Miguel Montero hit 126 career home runs with 973 hits.
What teams did Miguel Montero play for?
Miguel Montero played for 4 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006–2014), the Chicago Cubs (2015–2017), the Toronto Blue Jays (2017), and the Washington Nationals (2018).
Did Miguel Montero win an MVP award?
No. Miguel Montero did not win the MVP award.
What awards did Miguel Montero win?
Miguel Montero was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
What were Miguel Montero's career stats?
In 1,185 games, Miguel Montero had 973 hits, 126 home runs, 550 RBI, 458 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
How much did Miguel Montero earn in his career?
Miguel Montero's recorded salaries total $58,305,500 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Montero's career ran from 2006 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
What was Miguel Montero's salary?
Miguel Montero's last recorded salary was $14,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $14,000,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2016.
What position did Miguel Montero play?
Miguel Montero played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Miguel Montero and how much did he weigh?
Miguel Montero was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 221 pounds.
How many home runs did Miguel Montero hit each season?
Miguel Montero's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 10 in 2007, 5 in 2008, 16 in 2009, 9 in 2010, 18 in 2011, 15 in 2012, 11 in 2013, 13 in 2014, 15 in 2015, 8 in 2016, 6 in 2017, and 0 in 2018. His most in one season was 18, in 2011.
What was Miguel Montero's career batting average?
Miguel Montero batted .256 over his career, with 973 hits in 3,801 at bats.
How many RBI did Miguel Montero have?
Miguel Montero drove in 550 runs in his career.