Melky Cabrera, baseball player, 144 home runs, 2005-2019

Melky Cabrera

Born: 8/11/1984 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-07-07 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Melky Cabrera was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who enjoyed a successful career spanning from 2005 to 2019. Primarily known as a position player, Cabrera appeared in 1,887 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He made a notable mark with a career batting average of .285, accumulating 1,962 hits and 144 home runs, alongside 854 RBIs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 101 stolen bases during his career. Cabrera's talent earned him one All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the prominent outfielders of his era. Cabrera played during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on offensive production and versatility in the lineup. His playing style was characterized by a strong contact approach at the plate, combined with the ability to drive in runs and create scoring opportunities. Throughout his career, Cabrera demonstrated resilience and adaptability, playing for several teams and contributing to their successes. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects not only his individual accomplishments but also the broader narratives of the game during the late 2000s and 2010s, as he carved out a respected place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1887 6878 895 1962 383 45 144 854 101 510 891 0.285 0.334 0.417 0.751 2473.1

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.737 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
2005 NYY AL 6 19 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.211 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYY AL 130 460 75 129 26 2 7 50 12 56 59 0.280 .269 (+4%) .336 (+7%) .431 (-9%) .768 (-2%) -47.1
2007 NYY AL 150 545 66 149 24 8 8 73 13 43 68 0.273 .268 (+2%) .335 (-3%) .422 (-8%) .758 (-5%) -698.4
2008 NYY AL 129 414 42 103 12 1 8 37 9 29 58 0.249 .263 (-6%) .333 (-10%) .416 (-18%) .749 (-14%) -1205.8
2009 NYY AL 154 485 66 133 28 1 13 68 10 43 59 0.274 .262 (+4%) .332 (+1%) .417 (avg) .750 (avg) 21.1
2010 ATL NL 147 458 50 117 27 3 4 42 7 42 64 0.255 .257 (-1%) .325 (-2%) .402 (-12%) .728 (-8%) -724.5
2011 KCR AL 155 658 102 201 44 5 18 87 20 35 94 0.305 .255 (+20%) .320 (+6%) .399 (+18%) .719 (+12%) 1453.0
2012 SFG NL 113 459 84 159 25 10 11 60 13 36 63 0.346 .254 (+36%) .318 (+22%) .405 (+27%) .724 (+25%) 2155.6
2013 TOR AL 88 344 39 96 15 2 3 30 2 23 47 0.279 .253 (+10%) .317 (+1%) .396 (-9%) .714 (-4%) -285.2
2014 TOR AL 139 568 81 171 35 3 16 73 6 43 67 0.301 .251 (+20%) .313 (+12%) .386 (+18%) .700 (+15%) 1652.7
2015 CHW AL 158 629 70 172 36 2 12 77 3 40 88 0.273 .254 (+7%) .316 (-1%) .404 (-3%) .721 (-2%) -338.8
2016 CHW AL 151 591 70 175 42 5 14 86 2 47 69 0.296 .255 (+16%) .321 (+7%) .417 (+9%) .738 (+8%) 939.0
2017 CHW AL 98 397 54 117 17 0 13 56 0 25 52 0.295 .254 (+16%) .324 (+3%) .425 (+2%) .750 (+3%) 203.9
2017 KCR AL 58 223 24 60 13 2 4 29 1 11 22 0.269 .254 (+6%) .324 (-7%) .425 (-6%) .750 (-6%) 203.9
2018 CLE AL 78 250 28 70 17 0 6 39 1 20 38 0.280 .247 (+13%) .318 (+5%) .409 (+3%) .727 (+4%) 145.4
2019 PIT NL 133 378 43 106 22 1 7 47 2 17 41 0.280 .252 (+11%) .322 (-3%) .434 (-8%) .757 (-6%) -475.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 83 8 17 2 0 1 7 3 16 0.205

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 ALDS2 CLE 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125
2010 NLDS2 ATL 3 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000
2009 ALCS NYA 6 23 3 9 2 0 0 4 3 6 0.391
2009 ALDS1 NYA 3 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167
2009 WS NYA 4 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.154
2007 ALDS2 NYA 4 16 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 1 0.188
2006 ALDS1 NYA 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1784 1687 3232 123 38 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 NYA OF 6 6 9 0 0 0
2006 NYA OF 127 121 245 12 2 1
2007 NYA OF 147 137 385 16 4 1
2008 NYA OF 128 112 284 7 4 1
2009 NYA OF 151 130 300 3 3 1
2010 ATL OF 136 115 213 8 4 2
2011 KCA OF 153 151 331 13 3 7
2012 SFN OF 112 112 198 7 4 3
2013 TOR OF 77 76 126 3 1 0
2014 TOR OF 136 135 240 13 2 3
2015 CHA OF 150 150 220 8 5 0
2016 CHA OF 147 147 232 12 3 0
2017 CHA OF 92 92 150 9 2 0
2017 KCA OF 54 54 87 3 0 0
2018 CLE OF 71 69 99 4 0 1
2019 PIT OF 97 80 113 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1023
Center Field 561
Right Field 296
Designated Hitter 42

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 All-Star Game MVP
2006 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $14,000,000
2015 CHA AL $13,000,000
2014 TOR AL $8,000,000
2013 TOR AL $8,000,000
2012 SFN NL $6,000,000
2011 KCA AL $1,250,000
2010 ATL NL $3,100,000
2009 NYA AL $1,400,000
2008 NYA AL $461,200
2007 NYA AL $432,400
Total Career Earnings $55,643,600