Alfonso Soriano
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2014)
Alfonso Soriano was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,975 career games, he hit .270 with 2,095 hits, 412 home runs, and 1,159 RBI. Alfonso Soriano was a 7-time All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, and a 4-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 13,727.
- 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
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-14
- Last Game
- 2014-07-05
- Awards
- 7× All-Star · All-Star Game MVP · 4× Silver Slugger
Full name: Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,975 | 7,750 | 1,152 | 2,095 | 481 | 31 | 412 | 1,159 | 289 | 496 | 1,803 | .270 | .319 | .500 | .819 | 13,727 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.
Career OPS .819 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — +9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | 22 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | .180 | .270 (-33%) | .344 (-43%) | .437 (-18%) | .782 (-29%) | -263.7 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 158 | 574 | 77 | 154 | 34 | 3 | 18 | 73 | 43 | 29 | 125 | .268 | .263 (+2%) | .332 (-8%) | .426 (+1%) | .758 (-3%) | -414.0 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 156 | 696 | 128 | 209 | 51 | 2 | 39 | 102 | 41 | 23 | 157 | .300 | .261 (+15%) | .331 (avg) | .416 (+31%) | .747 (+18%) | 2246.1 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | 156 | 682 | 114 | 198 | 36 | 5 | 38 | 91 | 35 | 38 | 130 | .290 | .264 (+10%) | .332 (+2%) | .422 (+24%) | .754 (+14%) | 1907.3 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 145 | 608 | 77 | 170 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 91 | 18 | 33 | 121 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (-3%) | .427 (+13%) | .762 (+6%) | 555.9 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 156 | 637 | 102 | 171 | 43 | 2 | 36 | 104 | 30 | 33 | 125 | .268 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (-6%) | .418 (+22%) | .749 (+10%) | 1003.3 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 159 | 647 | 119 | 179 | 41 | 2 | 46 | 95 | 41 | 67 | 160 | .277 | .269 (+3%) | .336 (+4%) | .431 (+30%) | .768 (+19%) | 2516.3 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 135 | 579 | 97 | 173 | 42 | 5 | 33 | 70 | 19 | 31 | 130 | .299 | .268 (+11%) | .335 (avg) | .422 (+32%) | .758 (+18%) | 1916.9 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 109 | 453 | 76 | 127 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 75 | 19 | 43 | 103 | .280 | .263 (+6%) | .333 (+3%) | .416 (+28%) | .749 (+17%) | 1416.3 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 117 | 477 | 64 | 115 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 55 | 9 | 40 | 118 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .332 (-9%) | .417 (+1%) | .750 (-3%) | -319.7 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 147 | 496 | 67 | 128 | 40 | 3 | 24 | 79 | 5 | 45 | 123 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .325 (-1%) | .402 (+23%) | .728 (+12%) | 1067.3 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 137 | 475 | 50 | 116 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 88 | 2 | 27 | 113 | .244 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-10%) | .399 (+18%) | .719 (+5%) | 332.0 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 151 | 561 | 68 | 147 | 33 | 2 | 32 | 108 | 6 | 44 | 153 | .262 | .254 (+3%) | .318 (+1%) | .405 (+23%) | .724 (+13%) | 1402.9 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 93 | 362 | 47 | 92 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 51 | 10 | 15 | 89 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (-10%) | .396 (+18%) | .714 (+6%) | 205.9 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 58 | 219 | 37 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 50 | 8 | 21 | 67 | .256 | .253 (+1%) | .317 (+2%) | .396 (+32%) | .714 (+19%) | 205.9 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | 67 | 226 | 22 | 50 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 71 | .221 | .251 (-12%) | .313 (-22%) | .386 (-5%) | .700 (-13%) | -541.0 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 1,975 | 7,750 | 1,152 | 2,095 | 481 | 31 | 412 | 1,159 | 289 | 496 | 1,803 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 13,238 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 174 | 14 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 53 | .213 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .071 |
| 2007 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .143 |
| 2003 | ALCS | NYA | 7 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | .133 |
| 2003 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | .368 |
| 2003 | WS | NYA | 6 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | .227 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .118 |
| 2001 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .400 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | NYA | 5 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | .222 |
| 2001 | WS | NYA | 7 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | .240 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1975 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 989 | 3805 | 590 | 1035 | 204 | 595 | .272 |
| Away | 986 | 3945 | 562 | 1060 | 208 | 564 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-05 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-07-02 | NYY | TBR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-07-01 | NYY | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-06-28 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-24 | NYY | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-23 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-22 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-20 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-18 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-15 | NYY | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 766 | 759 | 1503 | 2081 | 106 | 472 |
| 3B | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| OF | 1092 | 1082 | 1935 | 98 | 56 | 30 |
| SS | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NYA | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | NYA | 3B | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 | NYA | SS | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | NYA | 2B | 156 | 156 | 318 | 366 | 19 | 93 |
| 2002 | NYA | 2B | 155 | 154 | 300 | 402 | 23 | 86 |
| 2003 | NYA | 2B | 155 | 154 | 293 | 445 | 19 | 88 |
| 2004 | TEX | 2B | 142 | 142 | 308 | 418 | 23 | 104 |
| 2005 | TEX | 2B | 153 | 153 | 284 | 448 | 21 | 101 |
| 2006 | WAS | OF | 158 | 158 | 326 | 22 | 11 | 9 |
| 2007 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHN | OF | 134 | 134 | 273 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| 2008 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | OF | 108 | 107 | 186 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | OF | 116 | 116 | 201 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 | CHN | OF | 134 | 133 | 204 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | CHN | OF | 128 | 126 | 187 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHN | OF | 145 | 143 | 253 | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | CHN | OF | 86 | 86 | 160 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | OF | 48 | 48 | 106 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | NYA | OF | 35 | 31 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 766 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 1056 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 63 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-08-18 |
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-05-17 |
| 2007 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-06-23 |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-05-07 |
| 2005 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2004 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2004 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2004 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 2003 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2003 | Player of the Month | September |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-04-05 |
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-09-20 |
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-06-22 |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
Salary History
Alfonso Soriano's recorded salaries total $159,960,000 over 14 seasons, 2001 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Soriano's career ran from 1999 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NYA | AL | $18,000,000 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $19,000,000 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $19,000,000 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $19,000,000 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $19,000,000 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $17,000,000 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | $14,000,000 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $7,500,000 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $5,400,000 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | $800,000 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $630,000 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $630,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $159,960,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 8.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 39.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 106.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 15.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 234.0 | 392 | 2 |
| 2001 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 35.0 | 140 | 0 |
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Alfonso Soriano: the record in brief
Alfonso Soriano played a first major league game on September 14, 1999 and a last one on July 5, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1999 to 2014), the Texas Rangers (2004 through 2005), the Washington Nationals (2006), and the Chicago Cubs (2007 through 2013). Soriano is listed as an outfielder at 6'1" and 195 pounds. Soriano batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Soriano was born on January 7, 1976, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R. Soriano's full given name, per the bio, is Alfonso Guilleard Soriano.
Across 1,975 games at the plate, Soriano's career line reads 2,095 hits in 7,750 at bats for a .270 average, adding 412 homers, 1,159 runs batted in, and 289 stolen bases. Soriano got on base at a .319 rate and slugged .500 (.819 OPS). The .270 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 9.7% above league average (.819 against .747).
Frequently Asked Questions about Alfonso Soriano
- What years did Alfonso Soriano play?
- Alfonso Soriano played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2014.
- Was Alfonso Soriano a pitcher?
- No. Alfonso Soriano was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alfonso Soriano hit?
- Alfonso Soriano hit 412 career home runs with 2,095 hits.
- What teams did Alfonso Soriano play for?
- Alfonso Soriano played for 4 teams: the New York Yankees (1999–2003, 2013–2014), the Texas Rangers (2004–2005), the Washington Nationals (2006), and the Chicago Cubs (2007–2013).
- Did Alfonso Soriano win an MVP award?
- No. Alfonso Soriano did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Alfonso Soriano win?
- Alfonso Soriano won 4 Silver Slugger awards (2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006). He was selected to 7 All-Star Games.
- What were Alfonso Soriano's career stats?
- In 1,975 games, Alfonso Soriano had 2,095 hits, 412 home runs, 1,159 RBI, 1,152 runs, and 289 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- How much did Alfonso Soriano earn in his career?
- Alfonso Soriano's recorded salaries total $159,960,000 over 14 seasons, 2001 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Soriano's career ran from 1999 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2000.
- What was Alfonso Soriano's salary?
- Alfonso Soriano's last recorded salary was $18,000,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $19,000,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $630,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2014.
- What position did Alfonso Soriano play?
- Alfonso Soriano played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alfonso Soriano and how much did he weigh?
- Alfonso Soriano was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alfonso Soriano hit each season?
- Alfonso Soriano's home runs by season: 1 in 1999, 2 in 2000, 18 in 2001, 39 in 2002, 38 in 2003, 28 in 2004, 36 in 2005, 46 in 2006, 33 in 2007, 29 in 2008, 20 in 2009, 24 in 2010, 26 in 2011, 32 in 2012, 34 in 2013, and 6 in 2014. His most in one season was 46, in 2006.
- What was Alfonso Soriano's career batting average?
- Alfonso Soriano batted .270 over his career, with 2,095 hits in 7,750 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alfonso Soriano have?
- Alfonso Soriano drove in 1,159 runs in his career.