Adrian Beltre, baseball player, 477 home runs, 1998-2018

Adrian Beltre

⭐ Hall of Fame 2024

Born: 4/7/1979 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-06-24 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Adrian Beltre was a distinguished Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2018. Born in 1979, he established himself as one of the most accomplished third basemen in baseball history. Over the course of 2,933 games, Beltre recorded a remarkable 3,166 hits, showcasing his consistency and longevity at the plate. He finished his career with 477 home runs and 1,707 RBIs, solidifying his status as a powerful offensive force. With a career batting average of .286 and 121 stolen bases, Beltre demonstrated a blend of power and speed that was rare for a player of his position. Beltre was selected to the All-Star team four times during his career, reflecting his excellence and impact on the game. He played in an era marked by significant offensive production, yet he distinguished himself not only through his hitting prowess but also with his exceptional defensive skills. Beltre was known for his adept fielding, quick reflexes, and strong arm, making him a key contributor to his teams' successes. His legacy extends beyond statistics, as he was revered by teammates and fans alike for his leadership and infectious enthusiasm for the game. Adrian Beltre remains a celebrated figure in baseball history, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2933 11068 1524 3166 636 38 477 1707 121 848 1732 0.286 0.339 0.480 0.819 21323.9

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — +9.9% 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
1998 LAD NL 77 195 18 42 9 0 7 22 3 14 37 0.215 .266 (-19%) .335 (-17%) .420 (-12%) .755 (-14%) -539.4
1999 LAD NL 152 538 84 148 27 5 15 67 18 61 105 0.275 .271 (+1%) .344 (+2%) .433 (-1%) .778 (avg) 57.3
2000 LAD NL 138 510 71 148 30 2 20 85 12 56 80 0.290 .270 (+7%) .344 (+4%) .437 (+9%) .782 (+7%) 736.8
2001 LAD NL 126 475 59 126 22 4 13 60 13 28 82 0.265 .263 (avg) .332 (-7%) .426 (-4%) .758 (-5%) -581.8
2002 LAD NL 159 587 70 151 26 5 21 75 7 37 96 0.257 .261 (-2%) .331 (-9%) .416 (+2%) .747 (-3%) -497.6
2003 LAD NL 158 559 50 134 30 2 23 80 2 37 103 0.240 .264 (-9%) .332 (-13%) .422 (avg) .754 (-5%) -832.1
2004 LAD NL 156 598 104 200 32 0 48 121 7 53 87 0.334 .266 (+26%) .335 (+16%) .427 (+47%) .762 (+33%) 4177.1
2005 SEA AL 156 603 69 154 36 1 19 87 3 38 108 0.255 .264 (-3%) .330 (-8%) .418 (-1%) .749 (-4%) -678.6
2006 SEA AL 156 620 88 166 39 4 25 89 11 47 118 0.268 .269 (-1%) .336 (-3%) .431 (+8%) .768 (+3%) 333.5
2007 SEA AL 149 595 87 164 41 2 26 99 14 38 104 0.276 .268 (+3%) .335 (-5%) .422 (+14%) .758 (+6%) 514.7
2008 SEA AL 143 556 74 148 29 1 25 77 8 50 90 0.266 .263 (+1%) .333 (-2%) .416 (+10%) .749 (+5%) 449.2
2009 SEA AL 111 449 54 119 27 0 8 44 13 19 74 0.265 .262 (+1%) .332 (-9%) .417 (-9%) .750 (-9%) -849.9
2010 BOS AL 154 589 84 189 49 2 28 102 2 40 82 0.321 .257 (+25%) .325 (+12%) .402 (+37%) .728 (+26%) 2946.5
2011 TEX AL 124 487 82 144 33 0 32 105 1 25 53 0.296 .255 (+16%) .320 (+3%) .399 (+40%) .719 (+24%) 2004.6
2012 TEX AL 156 604 95 194 33 2 36 102 1 36 82 0.321 .254 (+26%) .318 (+13%) .405 (+38%) .724 (+27%) 3144.5
2013 TEX AL 161 631 88 199 32 0 30 92 1 50 78 0.315 .253 (+24%) .317 (+17%) .396 (+28%) .714 (+23%) 3023.1
2014 TEX AL 148 549 79 178 33 1 19 77 1 57 74 0.324 .251 (+29%) .313 (+24%) .386 (+27%) .700 (+26%) 2876.9
2015 TEX AL 143 567 83 163 32 4 18 83 1 41 65 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (+6%) .404 (+12%) .721 (+9%) 941.3
2016 TEX AL 153 583 89 175 31 1 32 104 1 48 66 0.300 .255 (+18%) .321 (+11%) .417 (+25%) .738 (+19%) 2282.6
2017 TEX AL 94 340 47 106 22 1 17 71 1 39 52 0.312 .254 (+22%) .324 (+18%) .425 (+25%) .750 (+22%) 1465.3
2018 TEX AL 119 433 49 118 23 1 15 65 1 34 96 0.273 .247 (+10%) .318 (+3%) .409 (+6%) .727 (+5%) 350.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
28 111 16 29 6 0 5 11 4 25 0.261

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALDS1 TEX 3 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.182
2015 ALDS2 TEX 3 9 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.444
2012 ALWC TEX 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2011 ALCS TEX 6 27 4 6 3 0 0 2 2 10 0.222
2011 ALDS2 TEX 4 15 5 4 0 0 3 4 0 1 0.267
2011 WS TEX 7 30 5 9 2 0 2 3 0 8 0.300
2004 NLDS1 LAN 4 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.267

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 2759 2712 2194 5182 311 523
SS 7 1 6 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 LAN 3B 74 54 31 130 13 13
1998 LAN SS 2 0 1 1 0 0
1999 LAN 3B 152 149 121 274 29 24
2000 LAN 3B 138 136 116 273 23 30
2000 LAN SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
2001 LAN 3B 124 121 99 215 16 18
2001 LAN SS 2 1 4 3 0 0
2002 LAN 3B 157 154 120 294 20 18
2003 LAN 3B 157 150 112 309 19 33
2003 LAN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 LAN 3B 155 154 120 322 10 32
2004 LAN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2005 SEA 3B 155 155 140 271 14 27
2006 SEA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2006 SEA 3B 155 155 136 323 15 32
2007 SEA 3B 147 146 121 287 18 24
2008 SEA 3B 139 137 100 272 14 27
2009 SEA 3B 111 110 103 224 14 19
2010 BOS 3B 154 151 138 285 19 31
2011 TEX 3B 112 112 93 208 11 24
2012 TEX 3B 129 129 95 209 8 23
2013 TEX 3B 146 146 93 232 14 25
2014 TEX 3B 136 136 144 206 12 25
2015 TEX 3B 142 142 105 267 17 28
2016 TEX 3B 141 141 104 301 10 43
2017 TEX 3B 65 65 50 135 5 13
2018 TEX 3B 70 69 53 145 10 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 2759
Shortstop 7
Designated Hitter 156

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-07-29
2016 Gold Glove 3B
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-10-04
2014 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2014 Silver Slugger 3B
2013 Player of the Month July
2013 Player of the Week Week of 2013-07-07
2012 Gold Glove 3B
2012 Platinum Glove
2012 Player of the Month September
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-08-26
2011 Gold Glove 3B
2011 Platinum Glove
2011 Player of the Month September
2011 Silver Slugger 3B
2010 Silver Slugger 3B
2008 Gold Glove 3B
2007 Gold Glove 3B
2004 Player of the Month September
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-06-26
2004 Silver Slugger 3B
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-08-26

Featured In Rankings

#4
Top 20 Third Basemen in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 4 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TEX AL $18,000,000
2015 TEX AL $16,000,000
2014 TEX AL $17,000,000
2013 TEX AL $16,000,000
2012 TEX AL $15,000,000
2011 TEX AL $14,000,000
2010 BOS AL $9,000,000
2009 SEA AL $13,400,000
2008 SEA AL $13,400,000
2007 SEA AL $12,900,000
2006 SEA AL $12,900,000
2005 SEA AL $11,400,000
2004 LAN NL $5,000,000
2003 LAN NL $3,700,000
2002 LAN NL $2,800,000
2001 LAN NL $1,250,000
2000 LAN NL $1,000,000
1999 LAN NL $220,000
1998 LAN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $183,140,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 135.0 420 1
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 83.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 22.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 99.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 210.0 392 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 9.0 392 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 83.0 392 0
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 311.0 448 6