Robinson Cano, baseball player, 335 home runs, 2005-2022

Robinson Cano

Born: 10/22/1982 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-05-03 | Final Game: 2022-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 228 lbs

Full name: Robinson Jose Cano

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Biography

Robinson Cano, born in 1982, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who made a significant impact during his career from 2005 until his retirement in 2022. Known for his smooth left-handed swing and exceptional defensive skills at second base, Cano played a total of 2,267 games, amassing 2,639 hits and finishing with a career batting average of .301. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 335 home runs and 1,306 RBIs, establishing him as one of the era's most productive hitters. Cano’s ability to combine power with average made him a standout player in a league increasingly focused on home runs. Cano's accolades included eight All-Star selections and recognition as the All-Star Game MVP, reflecting his status among the elite players of his time. His career also featured notable awards such as Rookie of the Month and This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year, underscoring his immediate impact upon entering the league. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Cano was celebrated not only for his achievements on the field but also for his contributions to the game as a respected veteran. His legacy continues to resonate in the sport, highlighting the excellence and skill that defined his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2267 8773 1262 2639 572 33 335 1306 51 620 1214 0.301 0.351 0.488 0.839 25095.1

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career SLG .488 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +18.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.839 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +14.0% 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
2005 NYY AL 132 522 78 155 34 4 14 62 1 16 68 0.297 .264 (+12%) .330 (-3%) .418 (+9%) .749 (+4%) 228.5
2006 NYY AL 122 482 62 165 41 1 15 78 5 18 54 0.342 .269 (+27%) .336 (+8%) .431 (+22%) .768 (+16%) 1411.7
2007 NYY AL 160 617 93 189 41 7 19 97 4 39 85 0.306 .268 (+14%) .335 (+5%) .422 (+15%) .758 (+11%) 1328.2
2008 NYY AL 159 597 70 162 35 3 14 72 2 26 65 0.271 .263 (+3%) .333 (-8%) .416 (-1%) .749 (-5%) -746.0
2009 NYY AL 161 637 103 204 48 2 25 85 5 30 63 0.320 .262 (+22%) .332 (+6%) .417 (+24%) .750 (+16%) 1959.1
2010 NYY AL 160 626 103 200 41 3 29 109 3 57 77 0.319 .257 (+24%) .325 (+17%) .402 (+32%) .728 (+26%) 3298.8
2011 NYY AL 159 623 104 188 46 7 28 118 8 38 96 0.302 .255 (+18%) .320 (+9%) .399 (+34%) .719 (+23%) 2645.5
2012 NYY AL 161 627 105 196 48 1 33 94 3 61 96 0.313 .254 (+23%) .318 (+19%) .405 (+36%) .724 (+28%) 3684.6
2013 NYY AL 160 605 81 190 41 0 27 107 7 65 85 0.314 .253 (+24%) .317 (+21%) .396 (+30%) .714 (+26%) 3288.5
2014 SEA AL 157 595 77 187 37 2 14 82 10 61 68 0.314 .251 (+25%) .313 (+22%) .386 (+17%) .700 (+19%) 2483.2
2015 SEA AL 156 624 82 179 34 1 21 79 2 43 107 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (+5%) .404 (+10%) .721 (+8%) 986.7
2016 SEA AL 161 655 107 195 33 2 39 103 0 47 100 0.298 .255 (+17%) .321 (+9%) .417 (+28%) .738 (+19%) 2568.3
2017 SEA AL 150 592 79 166 33 0 23 97 1 49 85 0.280 .254 (+10%) .324 (+4%) .425 (+6%) .750 (+5%) 671.6
2018 SEA AL 80 310 44 94 22 0 10 50 0 32 47 0.303 .247 (+22%) .318 (+17%) .409 (+15%) .727 (+16%) 977.0
2019 NYN NL 107 390 46 100 28 0 13 39 0 25 69 0.256 .252 (+2%) .322 (-5%) .434 (-2%) .757 (-3%) -282.9
2020 NYN NL 49 171 23 54 9 0 10 30 0 9 24 0.316 .244 (+29%) .321 (+9%) .417 (+30%) .739 (+21%) 592.2
2022 NYN NL 12 41 3 8 0 0 1 3 0 2 11 0.195 — — — — 0.0
2022 SDP NL 12 33 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2022 ATL NL 9 26 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
51 203 22 45 10 3 8 33 11 28 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALCS NYA 4 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.056
2012 ALDS1 NYA 5 22 1 2 2 0 0 4 1 3 0.091
2011 ALDS1 NYA 5 22 2 7 2 0 2 9 2 4 0.318
2010 ALCS NYA 6 23 5 8 1 0 4 5 1 3 0.348
2010 ALDS2 NYA 3 12 3 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.333
2009 ALCS NYA 6 23 4 6 1 2 0 4 4 3 0.261
2009 ALDS1 NYA 3 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.167
2009 WS NYA 6 22 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.136
2007 ALDS2 NYA 4 15 3 5 1 0 2 3 1 1 0.333
2006 ALDS1 NYA 4 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.133
2005 ALDS2 NYA 5 19 3 5 3 0 0 5 2 4 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 10 87 3 1 9
2B 2178 2142 4066 5876 125 1418
3B 2 2 2 2 0 1
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 NYA 2B 131 130 258 391 17 77
2006 NYA 2B 118 115 230 333 9 73
2007 NYA 2B 159 157 320 497 13 136
2008 NYA 2B 159 154 305 482 13 103
2009 NYA 2B 161 158 308 424 12 96
2010 NYA 2B 158 157 341 432 3 114
2011 NYA 2B 157 150 323 444 10 97
2012 NYA 2B 154 150 285 435 6 92
2013 NYA 2B 153 154 247 404 6 88
2013 NYA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2014 SEA 2B 150 149 261 427 9 103
2015 SEA 2B 149 149 287 403 6 104
2016 SEA 2B 157 156 311 429 3 123
2017 SEA 2B 150 148 254 339 10 97
2018 SEA 1B 14 10 87 3 1 9
2018 SEA 2B 69 65 111 146 1 44
2018 SEA 3B 2 2 2 2 0 1
2019 NYN 2B 99 98 164 189 5 51
2020 NYN 2B 34 33 35 58 1 11
2022 NYN 2B 7 6 7 11 0 3
2022 SDN 2B 5 5 8 13 0 1
2022 ATL 2B 8 8 11 19 1 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Second Base 2178
Third Base 2
Shortstop 1
Designated Hitter 72

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 All-Star Game MVP
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-05-07
2013 Silver Slugger 2B
2012 Gold Glove 2B
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-07-01
2012 Silver Slugger 2B
2011 Silver Slugger 2B
2010 Gold Glove 2B
2010 Player of the Month April
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-05-31
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-08-22
2010 Silver Slugger 2B
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-07-21
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-08-04
2006 Player of the Month September
2006 Silver Slugger 2B
2006 TSN All-Star 2B
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-09-17
2005 Rookie of the Month September
2005 This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SEA AL $24,000,000
2015 SEA AL $24,000,000
2014 SEA AL $24,000,000
2013 NYA AL $15,000,000
2012 NYA AL $14,000,000
2011 NYA AL $10,000,000
2010 NYA AL $9,000,000
2009 NYA AL $6,000,000
2008 NYA AL $3,000,000
2007 NYA AL $490,800
2006 NYA AL $381,000
Total Career Earnings $129,871,800

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 79.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 124.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 150.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 149.0 392 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 112.0 392 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 229.0 392 0
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 12.0 392 0
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 3.0 392 0
2005 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 57.0 140 4