Roberto Alomar, baseball player, 210 home runs, 1988-2004

Roberto Alomar

⭐ Hall of Fame 2011

Born: 2/5/1968 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1988-04-22 | Final Game: 2004-09-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

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Biography

Roberto Alomar, born in 1968, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, renowned for his exceptional skills as a second baseman and his remarkable career that spanned from 1988 to 2004. Over his 16-year career, Alomar played in 2,379 games, accumulating 2,724 hits and posting a batting average of .300. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 474 stolen bases, and he demonstrated his power with 210 home runs and 1,134 RBIs. Alomar's ability to impact the game on both offense and defense made him a vital player during a competitive era in baseball characterized by strong hitters and evolving defensive strategies. A 12-time All-Star, Alomar's contributions to the game extended beyond his impressive statistics. He was known for his exceptional defensive skills, earning accolades for his glove work and quick instincts on the field. His influence was particularly felt during the 1990s and early 2000s, when he played key roles for teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays, with whom he won two consecutive World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Alomar's legacy includes not only his individual achievements but also his role in popularizing the second base position, inspiring future generations of players with his combination of athleticism, skill, and passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2379 9073 1508 2724 504 80 210 1134 474 1032 1140 0.300 0.371 0.443 0.814 20046.1

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .443 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.814 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1988 SDP NL 143 545 84 145 24 6 9 41 24 47 83 0.266 .254 (+5%) .317 (+3%) .377 (+1%) .695 (+2%) 246.0
1989 SDP NL 158 623 82 184 27 1 7 56 42 53 76 0.295 .254 (+16%) .319 (+9%) .375 (avg) .694 (+4%) 559.1
1990 SDP NL 147 586 80 168 27 5 6 60 24 48 72 0.287 .257 (+11%) .324 (+5%) .385 (-1%) .710 (+1%) 181.9
1991 TOR AL 161 637 88 188 41 11 9 69 53 57 86 0.295 .255 (+15%) .323 (+10%) .384 (+13%) .708 (+12%) 1432.6
1992 TOR AL 152 571 105 177 27 8 8 76 49 87 52 0.310 .255 (+21%) .322 (+25%) .377 (+13%) .699 (+19%) 2530.3
1993 TOR AL 153 589 109 192 35 6 17 93 55 80 67 0.326 .265 (+23%) .332 (+23%) .403 (+22%) .735 (+22%) 2968.8
1994 TOR AL 107 392 78 120 25 4 8 38 19 51 41 0.306 .269 (+13%) .338 (+14%) .424 (+6%) .763 (+10%) 873.1
1995 TOR AL 130 517 71 155 24 7 13 66 30 47 45 0.300 .266 (+12%) .337 (+5%) .417 (+8%) .755 (+6%) 586.2
1996 BAL AL 153 588 132 193 43 4 22 94 17 90 65 0.328 .269 (+22%) .340 (+21%) .426 (+24%) .767 (+22%) 2960.2
1997 BAL AL 112 412 64 137 23 2 14 60 9 40 43 0.333 .266 (+25%) .336 (+16%) .419 (+19%) .756 (+18%) 1467.3
1998 BAL AL 147 588 86 166 36 1 14 56 18 59 70 0.282 .266 (+6%) .335 (+4%) .420 (avg) .755 (+1%) 200.4
1999 CLE AL 159 563 138 182 40 3 24 120 37 99 96 0.323 .271 (+19%) .344 (+23%) .433 (+23%) .778 (+23%) 3071.5
2000 CLE AL 155 610 111 189 40 2 19 89 39 64 82 0.310 .270 (+15%) .344 (+9%) .437 (+9%) .782 (+9%) 1274.4
2001 CLE AL 157 575 113 193 34 12 20 100 30 80 71 0.336 .263 (+27%) .332 (+25%) .426 (+27%) .758 (+26%) 3332.6
2002 NYN NL 149 590 73 157 24 4 11 53 16 57 83 0.266 .261 (+2%) .331 (avg) .416 (-10%) .747 (-5%) -578.2
2003 NYN NL 73 263 34 69 17 1 2 22 6 29 40 0.262 .264 (-1%) .332 (+1%) .422 (-15%) .754 (-8%) -378.2
2003 CHW AL 67 253 42 64 11 1 3 17 6 30 37 0.253 .264 (-4%) .332 (-1%) .422 (-19%) .754 (-11%) -378.2
2004 AZ NL 38 110 14 34 5 2 3 16 0 12 18 0.309 .266 (+16%) .335 (+14%) .427 (+11%) .762 (+12%) 257.4
2004 CHW AL 18 61 4 11 1 0 1 8 0 2 13 0.180 .266 (-32%) .335 (-39%) .427 (-43%) .762 (-41%) 257.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
58 230 32 72 17 1 4 33 27 32 0.313

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 CLE 5 21 3 4 3 0 0 3 2 5 0.190
1999 ALDS1 CLE 5 19 4 7 4 0 0 3 2 3 0.368
1997 ALCS BAL 6 22 2 4 0 0 1 2 7 3 0.182
1997 ALDS2 BAL 4 10 1 3 2 0 0 2 1 1 0.300
1996 ALCS BAL 5 23 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 4 0.217
1996 ALDS1 BAL 4 17 2 5 0 0 1 4 2 3 0.294
1993 ALCS TOR 6 24 3 7 2 0 0 4 4 3 0.292
1993 WS TOR 6 25 5 12 2 1 0 6 2 3 0.480
1992 ALCS TOR 6 26 4 11 1 0 2 4 2 1 0.423
1992 WS TOR 6 24 3 5 1 0 0 0 3 3 0.208
1991 ALCS TOR 5 19 3 9 0 0 0 4 2 3 0.474

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2320 2283 4458 6524 181 1407
SS 5 5 5 12 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 SDN 2B 143 137 319 459 16 88
1989 SDN 2B 157 157 341 472 28 91
1990 SDN 2B 137 136 311 392 17 73
1990 SDN SS 5 5 5 12 2 4
1991 TOR 2B 160 159 333 447 15 79
1992 TOR 2B 150 149 287 378 5 66
1993 TOR 2B 150 151 254 439 14 92
1994 TOR 2B 106 102 176 275 4 71
1995 TOR 2B 128 128 272 367 4 84
1996 BAL 2B 141 140 279 445 11 107
1997 BAL 2B 109 103 203 300 6 66
1998 BAL 2B 144 141 251 449 11 86
1999 CLE 2B 156 154 270 466 6 102
2000 CLE 2B 155 154 293 437 15 109
2001 CLE 2B 157 156 268 423 5 88
2002 NYN 2B 147 146 273 348 11 94
2003 NYN 2B 72 69 138 171 6 50
2003 CHA 2B 67 65 119 171 3 37
2004 ARI 2B 28 23 48 53 3 10
2004 CHA 2B 13 13 23 32 1 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2320
Shortstop 5
Designated Hitter 24

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2001 Gold Glove 2B
2000 Gold Glove 2B
2000 Silver Slugger 2B
2000 TSN All-Star 2B
1999 Gold Glove 2B
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-07-31
1999 Silver Slugger 2B
1999 TSN All-Star 2B
1998 All-Star Game MVP
1998 Gold Glove 2B
1998 TSN All-Star 2B
1996 Gold Glove 2B
1996 Silver Slugger 2B
1996 TSN All-Star 2B
1995 Gold Glove 2B
1994 Gold Glove 2B
1993 Gold Glove 2B
1992 ALCS MVP
1992 Gold Glove 2B
1992 Player of the Month April
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-04-25
1992 Silver Slugger 2B
1992 TSN All-Star 2B
1991 Gold Glove 2B

Featured In Rankings

#6
Top 20 Second Basemen in history of MLB Baseball
Ranked 6 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 ARI NL $1,000,000
2003 NYN NL $8,000,000
2002 NYN NL $7,939,664
2001 CLE AL $7,750,000
2000 CLE AL $7,196,656
1999 CLE AL $7,049,966
1998 BAL AL $6,343,771
1997 BAL AL $6,354,379
1996 BAL AL $4,279,379
1995 TOR AL $5,500,000
1994 TOR AL $5,433,334
1993 TOR AL $4,933,333
1992 TOR AL $2,983,333
1991 TOR AL $1,300,000
1990 SDN NL $390,000
1989 SDN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $76,603,815

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2001 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 165.0 392 2
1999 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 226.0 392 4
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 4.0 392 0
1996 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 3.0 392 0
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 102.0 392 0
1992 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 118.0 392 3
1991 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 128.0 392 2
1988 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 11.0 120 2