Javier Cardona, baseball player, 2000-2002

Javier Cardona

Born: 9/15/1975 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-05-31 | Final Game: 2002-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Javier Peterson Cardona

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Biography

Javier Cardona was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from the year 2000 until his retirement in 2002. Over the course of his career, Cardona participated in 87 games, during which he recorded 36 hits and achieved a batting average of .206. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 14 runs batted in, though he did not steal any bases during his time in the league. Cardona’s career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of offensive play. While his individual statistics may not reflect the explosive offensive trends of the early 2000s, Cardona's journey through the majors showcased the challenges faced by players in securing a lasting place in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. His time in the league remains a testament to the persistence required by many athletes striving to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 175 13 36 10 0 2 14 0 4 31 0.206 0.228 0.297 0.525 -263.5

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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
2000 DET AL 26 40 1 7 1 0 1 2 0 0 9 0.175 — — — — 0.0
2001 DET AL 46 96 10 25 8 0 1 10 0 2 12 0.260 .263 (-1%) .332 (-16%) .426 (-12%) .758 (-14%) -263.5
2002 SDP NL 15 39 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 10 0.103 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 84 53 274 27 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 DET C 26 12 66 7 2 0
2001 DET C 44 30 132 15 3 1
2002 SDN C 14 11 76 5 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 84
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 DET AL $217,000
Total Career Earnings $217,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lake Land College Mattoon IL 1994