Ronnie Belliard, baseball player, 114 home runs, 1998-2010

Ronnie Belliard

Born: 4/7/1975 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-12 | Final Game: 2010-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ronald Belliard

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Biography

Ronnie Belliard was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2010. Primarily playing as a position player, Belliard made a significant impact on the game during his tenure, participating in 1,484 games. He amassed a total of 1,377 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to get on base, and he finished his career with a batting average of .273. Belliard contributed offensively with 114 home runs and 601 RBIs, showcasing his power and run-producing capabilities. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, stealing 43 bases throughout his career. Belliard's most distinguished season came in 2003 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the league’s top players during that era. Known for his versatility, he played primarily at second base, where he was recognized for his solid defensive skills and reliable hitting. Belliard's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of advanced analytics and evolving player conditioning, yet he maintained a traditional approach to the game. His contributions to teams such as the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals left a lasting legacy, as he was a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1484 5045 685 1377 328 24 114 601 43 488 797 0.273 0.338 0.415 0.753 -1031.8

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near 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
1998 MIL NL 8 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIL NL 124 457 60 135 29 4 8 58 4 64 59 0.295 .271 (+9%) .344 (+10%) .433 (-1%) .778 (+4%) 471.6
2000 MIL NL 152 571 83 150 30 9 8 54 7 82 84 0.263 .270 (-3%) .344 (+3%) .437 (-11%) .782 (-5%) -542.5
2001 MIL NL 101 364 69 96 30 3 11 36 5 35 65 0.264 .263 (avg) .332 (+1%) .426 (+6%) .758 (+4%) 245.9
2002 MIL NL 104 289 30 61 13 0 3 26 2 18 46 0.211 .261 (-19%) .331 (-22%) .416 (-31%) .747 (-27%) -1574.8
2003 COL NL 116 447 73 124 31 2 8 50 7 49 71 0.277 .264 (+5%) .332 (+5%) .422 (-3%) .754 (+1%) 141.8
2004 CLE AL 152 599 78 169 48 1 12 70 3 60 98 0.282 .266 (+6%) .335 (+4%) .427 (avg) .762 (+1%) 231.6
2005 CLE AL 145 536 71 152 36 1 17 78 2 35 72 0.284 .264 (+7%) .330 (-2%) .418 (+7%) .749 (+3%) 225.2
2006 CLE AL 93 350 43 102 21 0 8 44 2 21 45 0.291 .269 (+8%) .336 (avg) .431 (-3%) .768 (-2%) -101.1
2006 STL NL 54 194 20 46 9 1 5 23 0 15 36 0.237 .269 (-12%) .336 (-12%) .431 (-14%) .768 (-13%) -101.1
2007 WAS NL 147 511 57 148 35 1 11 58 3 34 72 0.290 .268 (+8%) .335 (-1%) .422 (+1%) .758 (avg) -79.0
2008 WAS NL 96 296 37 85 22 0 11 46 3 37 58 0.287 .263 (+9%) .333 (+12%) .416 (+14%) .749 (+13%) 806.7
2009 WAS NL 86 187 26 46 7 1 5 22 2 14 40 0.246 .262 (-6%) .332 (-11%) .417 (-10%) .750 (-11%) -415.8
2009 LAD NL 24 77 13 27 7 0 5 17 1 6 16 0.351 .262 (+34%) .332 (+19%) .417 (+52%) .750 (+38%) -415.8
2010 LAD NL 82 162 24 35 10 1 2 19 2 18 35 0.216 .257 (-16%) .325 (-9%) .402 (-19%) .728 (-15%) -443.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 80 6 21 1 0 0 5 7 12 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLCS LAN 5 19 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.316
2009 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.273
2006 NLCS SLN 7 25 0 6 0 0 0 2 2 3 0.240
2006 NLDS2 SLN 4 13 2 6 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.462
2006 WS SLN 3 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 67 33 301 23 5 28
2B 1190 1129 2360 3237 109 801
3B 105 72 59 128 14 13
SS 10 9 14 23 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 MIL 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 MIL 2B 119 113 247 330 13 75
1999 MIL 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1999 MIL SS 1 1 2 3 0 0
2000 MIL 2B 151 149 336 438 19 130
2001 MIL 2B 96 93 213 290 5 66
2002 MIL 2B 49 40 86 106 5 27
2002 MIL 3B 42 20 22 43 5 5
2003 COL 2B 113 105 224 311 15 79
2004 CLE 2B 151 148 278 427 14 89
2005 CLE 2B 141 139 257 413 13 95
2006 CLE 2B 91 88 169 252 8 54
2006 CLE 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
2006 SLN 2B 54 53 98 152 3 43
2007 WAS 1B 9 4 39 0 1 5
2007 WAS 2B 115 113 277 286 6 80
2007 WAS 3B 2 1 1 3 0 0
2007 WAS SS 4 4 6 9 0 1
2008 WAS 1B 33 21 185 14 2 14
2008 WAS 2B 29 27 53 60 3 20
2008 WAS 3B 31 25 16 40 5 3
2008 WAS SS 5 4 6 11 1 3
2009 WAS 1B 15 1 31 3 1 3
2009 WAS 2B 50 36 73 116 3 28
2009 WAS 3B 2 2 0 5 1 1
2009 LAN 2B 10 10 11 19 1 6
2009 LAN 3B 10 9 8 13 0 1
2010 LAN 1B 10 7 46 6 1 6
2010 LAN 2B 20 15 38 37 1 9
2010 LAN 3B 16 14 10 23 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 67
Second Base 1190
Third Base 105
Shortstop 10
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAN NL $825,000
2009 WAS NL $1,900,000
2008 WAS NL $1,600,000
2007 WAS NL $750,000
2006 CLE AL $4,000,000
2005 CLE AL $2,500,000
2004 CLE AL $1,100,000
2003 COL NL $475,000
2002 MIL NL $1,650,000
2001 MIL NL $310,000
2000 MIL NL $250,000
1999 MIL NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $15,560,000