Ruben Tejada
Born: 10/27/1989 in Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas, Panama
MLB Debut: 2010-04-07 | Final Game: 2019-08-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ruben Dario Tejada
Biography
Ruben Tejada was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2010 to 2019. Born in 1989, Tejada made his Major League Baseball debut on April 7, 2010, and concluded his career on August 20, 2019. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 663 games, amassing 530 hits and achieving a batting average of .250. Known for his defensive versatility and solid contact skills, Tejada contributed to his teams with 10 home runs and 158 runs batted in, alongside 16 stolen bases.
Tejada played primarily in the National League, and his career unfolded during an era marked by significant advancements in player fitness and analytics, which influenced the game’s strategic approach. He was noted for his ability to handle the bat in various situations, often playing a key role in the infield for the teams he represented. Although he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Tejada's steady presence and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 2119 | 225 | 530 | 110 | 1 | 10 | 158 | 16 | 202 | 359 | 0.250 | 0.324 | 0.317 | 0.641 | -2955.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 78 | 216 | 28 | 46 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 38 | 0.213 | -710.0 |
| 2011 | NYN | NL | 96 | 328 | 31 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 35 | 50 | 0.284 | -41.1 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 114 | 464 | 53 | 134 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 27 | 73 | 0.289 | -409.7 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 57 | 208 | 20 | 42 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 0.202 | -975.3 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 119 | 355 | 30 | 84 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 73 | 0.237 | -192.3 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 116 | 360 | 36 | 94 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 38 | 70 | 0.261 | -186.1 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 13 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 23 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 41 | 113 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.230 | -440.6 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 128 | 111 | 194 | 306 | 10 | 72 |
| 3B | 50 | 35 | 24 | 81 | 6 | 8 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 476 | 430 | 586 | 1272 | 47 | 278 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NYN | 2B | 50 | 46 | 79 | 126 | 6 | 31 |
| 2010 | NYN | SS | 28 | 24 | 33 | 75 | 2 | 15 |
| 2011 | NYN | 2B | 55 | 53 | 95 | 146 | 4 | 31 |
| 2011 | NYN | SS | 41 | 38 | 53 | 120 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | NYN | SS | 112 | 110 | 164 | 280 | 12 | 72 |
| 2013 | NYN | SS | 55 | 55 | 72 | 177 | 8 | 37 |
| 2014 | NYN | SS | 114 | 105 | 147 | 339 | 8 | 79 |
| 2015 | NYN | 2B | 13 | 11 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | NYN | 3B | 19 | 18 | 14 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 | NYN | SS | 81 | 65 | 78 | 189 | 5 | 36 |
| 2016 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SFN | 3B | 13 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | SLN | 3B | 10 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | SLN | SS | 7 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | BAL | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BAL | 3B | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BAL | SS | 36 | 29 | 37 | 77 | 2 | 18 |
| 2019 | NYN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 128 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 476 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | $1,880,000 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | $1,100,000 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | $514,701 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | $491,209 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,885,910 | ||