Ruben Sierra, baseball player, 306 home runs, 1986-2006

Ruben Sierra

Born: 10/6/1965 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-06-01 | Final Game: 2006-07-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ruben Angel Sierra

Biography

Ruben Sierra, born in 1965, was a prominent position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 2006. Over the course of his 20-year career, Sierra played in 2,186 games, accumulating 2,152 hits along with 306 home runs and 1,322 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .268, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths by stealing 142 bases. Sierra was selected as an All-Star four times, demonstrating his status as one of the key offensive players of his era. Sierra played in a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the power-centric play of the 1980s into the more offensive-minded approach of the 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his strong batting skills and ability to drive in runs, he became a reliable asset for several teams, including the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees. His combination of power and speed made him a versatile player, capable of impacting games in multiple ways. As a respected veteran in the league, Sierra left a lasting legacy through his contributions on the field and is remembered as one of the more formidable hitters of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2186 8044 1084 2152 428 59 306 1322 142 610 1239 0.268 0.315 0.450 0.765 4934.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
31 91 9 24 5 3 5 21 11 23 0.264

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALDS2 NYA 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.333
2004 ALCS NYA 5 21 1 7 1 1 0 2 3 8 0.333
2004 ALDS2 NYA 3 12 1 2 0 0 1 3 2 3 0.167
2003 WS NYA 5 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 3 0.250
2003 ALCS NYA 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.500
2003 ALDS1 NYA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1995 ALDS2 NYA 5 23 2 4 2 0 2 5 2 7 0.174
1992 ALCS OAK 6 24 4 8 2 1 1 7 2 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1622 1565 2951 108 94 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 202
Center Field 31
Right Field 1425
Designated Hitter 452

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 NYA AL $1,500,000
2004 NYA AL $1,000,000
2003 TEX AL $600,000
2002 SEA AL $1,900,000
1998 CHA AL $500,000
1997 CIN NL $6,700,000
1996 NYA AL $6,200,000
1995 OAK AL $6,200,000
1994 OAK AL $4,700,000
1993 OAK AL $4,200,000
1992 TEX AL $5,000,000
1991 TEX AL $2,650,000
1990 TEX AL $1,625,000
1989 TEX AL $350,000
1988 TEX AL $230,000
1986 TEX AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $43,415,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 1.0 392 0
1991 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 63.0 392 0
1989 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 228.0 392 6
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 5.0 392 0
1986 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 1.0 140 0