Angel Berroa

Born: 1/27/1978 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2001-09-18 | Final Game: 2009-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Angel Maria Berroa

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Biography

Angel Berroa, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Primarily playing as a position player, Berroa appeared in 746 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute offensively, finishing his time in the league with 665 hits, 46 home runs, and 254 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 50 stolen bases, highlighting his all-around skill set that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Berroa's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a blend of traditional play styles and the emerging power-hitting trends of the 2000s. He had notable seasons, including a standout year in 2003 when he was awarded the American League Rookie of the Year while playing for the Kansas City Royals. His journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players during this era, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the majors, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy as a skilled infielder and a key contributor to his teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
746	2575	329	665	118	21	46	254	50	117	460	0.258	0.303	0.374	0.677	-5133.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 10.4% below 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
2001	KCR	AL	15	53	8	16	2	0	0	4	2	3	10	0.302	.263 (+14%)	.332 (+2%)	.426 (-20%)	.758 (-11%)	-83.8
2002	KCR	AL	20	75	8	17	7	1	0	5	3	7	10	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.331 (-9%)	.416 (-17%)	.747 (-13%)	-175.3
2003	KCR	AL	158	567	92	163	28	7	17	73	21	29	100	0.287	.264 (+9%)	.332 (+2%)	.422 (+7%)	.754 (+5%)	454.4
2004	KCR	AL	134	512	72	134	27	6	8	43	14	23	87	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.335 (-8%)	.427 (-10%)	.762 (-9%)	-1035.7
2005	KCR	AL	159	608	68	164	21	5	11	55	7	18	108	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.330 (-8%)	.418 (-10%)	.749 (-9%)	-1211.4
2006	KCR	AL	132	474	45	111	18	1	9	54	3	14	88	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.336 (-23%)	.431 (-23%)	.768 (-23%)	-2343.5
2007	KCR	AL	9	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	LAD	NL	84	226	26	52	13	1	1	16	0	20	41	0.230	.263 (-13%)	.333 (-9%)	.416 (-26%)	.749 (-18%)	-738.4
2009	NYY	AL	21	22	6	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	NYN	NL	14	27	4	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	6	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2008	NLCS	LAN	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2008	NLDS1	LAN	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	1	1	4	0	0
3B	17	6	6	16	3	3
SS	706	682	1077	2028	112	476

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	KCA	SS	14	12	21	40	3	9
2002	KCA	SS	20	20	41	67	4	13
2003	KCA	SS	158	158	264	473	24	108
2004	KCA	SS	133	132	207	389	28	94
2005	KCA	SS	159	159	254	441	25	108
2006	KCA	SS	131	129	188	366	18	95
2007	KCA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	KCA	SS	4	2	4	11	0	6
2008	LAN	2B	5	1	1	4	0	0
2008	LAN	SS	79	64	91	219	8	39
2009	NYA	3B	16	6	6	16	3	3
2009	NYN	SS	8	6	7	22	2	4