Daniel Cabrera, baseball player, 2004-2009

Daniel Cabrera

Born: 5/28/1981 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2004-05-13 | Final Game: 2009-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Daniel Alberto Cabrera

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Biography

Daniel Cabrera, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Known for his powerful arm and imposing presence on the mound, Cabrera made a name for himself during his time with the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 48 wins and 65 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.1. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 674 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his capacity to dominate hitters at times. Cabrera's playing style was characterized by his fastball, which often reached impressive velocities, complemented by a hard slider and changeup. Despite his struggles with consistency, he displayed flashes of brilliance, particularly during his early years in Baltimore, where he was considered a promising young talent. He finished his career with one save, underscoring his role primarily as a starting pitcher rather than a closer. Cabrera's journey through the game reflects the challenges many pitchers face in balancing potential with performance, and he remains a noteworthy figure for those who followed the game during the mid-2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 65 162 155 6 2 1 892.3 884 506 92 520 674 5.10 0

Career ERA 5.10 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 BAL AL 12 8 28 27 1 1 1 147.7 145 82 89 76 5.00 4.46 (-12%) -2421.2
2005 BAL AL 10 13 29 29 0 0 0 161.3 144 81 87 157 4.52 4.29 (-5%) 1111.8
2006 BAL AL 9 10 26 26 2 1 0 148.0 130 78 104 157 4.74 4.53 (-5%) 1243.1
2007 BAL AL 9 18 34 34 1 0 0 204.3 207 126 108 166 5.55 4.47 (-24%) -2864.5
2008 BAL AL 8 10 30 30 2 0 0 180.0 199 105 90 95 5.25 4.32 (-21%) -6001.3
2009 WAS NL 0 5 9 8 0 0 0 40.0 48 26 35 16 5.85 4.32 (-35%) -2067.2
2009 AZ NL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 11.0 11 8 7 7 6.55 4.32 (-51%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 0.000 0.103 0.000 0.103 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .103 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.103 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 86.3% 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
2004 BAL AL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BAL AL 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 34 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 BAL AL 30 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 WAS NL 9 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 AZ NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 162 155 38 56 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 BAL P 28 27 9 6 1 0
2005 BAL P 29 29 11 12 1 0
2006 BAL P 26 26 4 13 0 2
2007 BAL P 34 34 5 12 1 0
2008 BAL P 30 30 8 11 1 0
2009 WAS P 9 8 1 1 0 0
2009 ARI P 6 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 162

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 WAS NL $2,600,000
2008 BAL AL $2,875,000
2007 BAL AL $1,825,000
2006 BAL AL $385,000
2005 BAL AL $325,000
Total Career Earnings $8,010,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 29.0 140 0