Ivan Calderon

Born: 3/19/1962 in Fajardo, P.R.

Died: 12/27/2003 in Loiza, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1984-08-10 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Ivan Calderon was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1984 to 1993. Born in 1962, Calderon made a significant impact during his time in the league, playing a total of 924 games. He recorded 901 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and reach base effectively, and finished his career with a batting average of .272. Known for his power as well, Calderon hit 104 home runs and drove in 444 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts throughout his career. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 97 stolen bases. Calderon was recognized for his talent with an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the top players of his era. He played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the evolving game in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His combination of hitting ability and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he left a lasting legacy as a skilled player in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
924	3312	470	901	200	25	104	444	97	306	556	0.272	0.333	0.442	0.775	5356.1

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +8.5% 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
1984	SEA	AL	11	24	2	5	1	0	1	1	1	2	5	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	SEA	AL	67	210	37	60	16	4	8	28	4	19	45	0.286	.257 (+11%)	.323 (+8%)	.390 (+32%)	.714 (+21%)	718.9
1986	SEA	AL	37	131	13	31	5	0	2	13	3	6	33	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-16%)	.395 (-19%)	.720 (-17%)	-388.8
1986	CHW	AL	13	33	3	10	2	1	0	2	0	3	6	0.303	—	—	—	—	-388.8
1987	CHW	AL	144	542	93	159	38	2	28	83	10	60	109	0.293	.262 (+12%)	.331 (+9%)	.415 (+27%)	.746 (+19%)	2080.9
1988	CHW	AL	73	264	40	56	14	0	14	35	4	34	66	0.212	.254 (-17%)	.317 (-6%)	.377 (+12%)	.695 (+4%)	147.6
1989	CHW	AL	157	622	83	178	34	9	14	87	7	43	94	0.286	.254 (+13%)	.319 (+4%)	.375 (+17%)	.694 (+11%)	1138.0
1990	CHW	AL	158	607	85	166	44	2	14	74	32	51	79	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.324 (+1%)	.385 (+9%)	.710 (+5%)	518.6
1991	WSN	NL	134	470	69	141	22	3	19	75	31	53	64	0.300	.255 (+17%)	.323 (+14%)	.384 (+25%)	.708 (+20%)	1802.6
1992	WSN	NL	48	170	19	45	14	2	3	24	1	14	22	0.265	.255 (+4%)	.322 (avg)	.377 (+12%)	.699 (+7%)	149.0
1993	BOS	AL	73	213	25	47	8	2	1	19	4	21	28	0.221	.265 (-17%)	.332 (-12%)	.403 (-28%)	.735 (-21%)	-810.6
1993	CHW	AL	9	26	1	3	2	0	0	3	0	0	5	0.115	—	—	—	—	-810.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	34	22	204	11	4	26
OF	755	736	1536	44	39	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SEA	OF	11	7	22	0	0	0
1985	SEA	1B	2	1	8	0	0	1
1985	SEA	OF	53	52	100	5	2	2
1986	SEA	OF	32	32	55	4	4	1
1986	CHA	OF	5	3	9	0	1	0
1987	CHA	OF	139	140	295	8	5	3
1988	CHA	OF	67	67	141	5	7	1
1989	CHA	1B	26	18	167	9	4	21
1989	CHA	OF	103	101	217	8	5	3
1990	CHA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1990	CHA	OF	130	129	268	7	7	1
1991	MON	1B	4	3	28	2	0	4
1991	MON	OF	122	119	256	3	7	1
1992	MON	OF	46	45	79	2	1	0
1993	BOS	OF	47	41	94	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	32
Left Field	377
Center Field	11
Right Field	382
Designated Hitter	105

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	BOS	AL	$109,000
1993	MON	NL	$3,000,000
1992	MON	NL	$2,600,000
1991	MON	NL	$2,215,000
1990	CHA	AL	$925,000
1989	CHA	AL	$380,000
1988	CHA	AL	$140,000
1987	CHA	AL	$85,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,454,000