Francisco Cabrera, baseball player, 1989-1993

Francisco Cabrera

Born: 10/10/1966 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1989-07-24 | Final Game: 1993-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Francisco Cabrera, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1989 until his retirement in 1993. Over the course of his career, Cabrera appeared in 196 games, showcasing his talent and versatility on the field. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .254, accumulating a total of 89 hits, 17 home runs, and 62 RBIs, along with 2 stolen bases. Cabrera's career unfolded during a transformative time in Major League Baseball, marked by the increased focus on power hitting and offensive prowess. His contributions to the teams he played for were often highlighted by key moments that showcased his ability to perform under pressure. While his overall numbers might not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Cabrera's role as a reliable player in the lineup and his memorable performances left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
196 351 32 89 17 1 17 62 2 21 69 0.254 0.294 0.453 0.747 140.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
1989 TOR AL 3 12 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1989 ATL NL 4 14 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 63 137 14 38 5 1 7 25 1 5 21 0.277 .257 (+8%) .324 (-7%) .385 (+25%) .710 (+10%) 177.8
1991 ATL NL 44 95 7 23 6 0 4 23 1 6 20 0.242 .255 (-5%) .323 (-12%) .384 (+12%) .708 (+1%) -20.6
1992 ATL NL 12 10 2 3 0 0 2 3 0 1 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1993 ATL NL 70 83 8 20 3 0 4 11 0 8 21 0.241 .265 (-9%) .332 (-7%) .403 (+5%) .735 (-1%) -16.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS ATL 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.667
1992 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.500
1992 WS ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1991 WS ATL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 76 58 414 37 5 23
C 24 12 84 6 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 ATL 1B 2 2 24 1 0 1
1989 ATL C 1 1 3 0 1 0
1990 ATL 1B 48 36 264 19 3 15
1990 ATL C 3 0 5 0 0 0
1991 ATL 1B 14 9 65 7 2 3
1991 ATL C 17 11 72 6 1 0
1992 ATL C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1993 ATL 1B 12 11 61 10 0 4
1993 ATL C 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 24
First Base 76
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 ATL NL $181,500
1992 ATL NL $148,000
1991 ATL NL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $439,500