Alexi Casilla

Born: 7/20/1984 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2006-09-01 | Final Game: 2014-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Alexi Casilla, born in 1984, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2006 to 2014. He played primarily for the Minnesota Twins and was known for his speed and defensive capabilities. Over the course of 578 games, Casilla recorded 419 hits, 12 home runs, and 157 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .247. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped 80 bases throughout his career, demonstrating his aggressive approach on the base paths. Casilla entered the league during a time when many teams were emphasizing speed and agility, aligning well with his playing style. His contributions were especially significant in the Twins' infield, where his quick reflexes and mobility helped solidify the team's defense. Though he may not have been a household name, Casilla's impact on the game was felt through his consistent play and the energy he brought to the field. After his retirement in 2014, he left behind a legacy as a reliable role player who embodied the hustle and determination valued in baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
578	1696	225	419	76	15	12	157	80	130	246	0.247	0.302	0.331	0.633	-4450.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
2006	MIN	AL	9	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	MIN	AL	56	189	15	42	5	1	0	9	11	9	29	0.222	.268 (-17%)	.335 (-24%)	.422 (-39%)	.758 (-32%)	-1111.0
2008	MIN	AL	98	385	58	108	15	0	7	50	7	31	45	0.281	.263 (+6%)	.333 (avg)	.416 (-10%)	.749 (-6%)	-415.2
2009	MIN	AL	80	228	25	46	7	3	0	17	11	22	36	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.332 (-16%)	.417 (-38%)	.750 (-28%)	-1196.6
2010	MIN	AL	69	152	26	42	7	4	1	20	6	13	17	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.325 (+2%)	.402 (-2%)	.728 (avg)	-29.8
2011	MIN	AL	97	323	52	84	21	4	2	21	15	28	45	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.320 (avg)	.399 (-8%)	.719 (-4%)	-252.8
2012	MIN	AL	106	299	33	72	17	2	1	30	21	16	52	0.241	.254 (-5%)	.318 (-12%)	.405 (-21%)	.724 (-17%)	-1010.7
2013	BAL	AL	62	112	15	24	4	1	1	10	9	9	20	0.214	.253 (-15%)	.317 (-16%)	.396 (-26%)	.714 (-21%)	-433.9
2014	BAL	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	451	389	789	1159	43	300
3B	11	3	1	7	1	1
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	79	60	93	185	9	43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	MIN	2B	4	1	5	8	0	4
2006	MIN	SS	2	0	1	2	0	2
2007	MIN	2B	52	47	80	147	10	38
2007	MIN	SS	5	3	4	8	0	2
2008	MIN	2B	95	94	196	247	12	71
2008	MIN	SS	2	1	2	3	0	0
2009	MIN	2B	72	64	141	170	5	35
2009	MIN	SS	2	0	0	1	0	1
2010	MIN	2B	24	16	34	51	1	11
2010	MIN	3B	6	1	1	2	0	0
2010	MIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2010	MIN	SS	30	20	30	69	4	15
2011	MIN	2B	56	53	85	174	6	38
2011	MIN	SS	36	36	56	101	5	23
2012	MIN	2B	96	83	178	263	9	81
2012	MIN	3B	4	1	0	4	0	1
2013	BAL	2B	51	31	70	99	0	22
2013	BAL	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
2014	BAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	BAL	3B	1	1	0	1	1	0