Roger Cedeno, baseball player, 1995-2005

Roger Cedeno

Born: 8/16/1974 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1995-06-20 | Final Game: 2005-06-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Roger Leandro Cedeno

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Biography

Roger Cedeno, born in 1974, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and offensive prowess during a career that spanned from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of 1,100 games, Cedeno compiled a batting average of .273, with 865 hits, 40 home runs, and 274 RBIs. His agility on the base paths was particularly noteworthy, as he stole 213 bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and contribute to his teams' offensive strategies. Cedeno played during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and speed. His contributions were significant not only in terms of statistics but also in his style of play, which reflected the evolving nature of the game in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was recognized for his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities, making him a valuable asset to teams like the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. Cedeno's legacy in the game is remembered for his combination of speed and hitting ability, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1100 3174 478 865 127 32 40 274 213 319 613 0.273 0.340 0.371 0.710 -3604.6

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1995 LAD NL 40 42 4 10 2 0 0 3 1 3 10 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAD NL 86 211 26 52 11 1 2 18 5 24 47 0.246 .269 (-9%) .340 (-4%) .426 (-21%) .767 (-14%) -513.4
1997 LAD NL 80 194 31 53 10 2 3 17 9 25 44 0.273 .266 (+2%) .336 (+7%) .419 (-7%) .756 (avg) 39.7
1998 LAD NL 105 240 33 58 11 1 2 17 8 27 57 0.242 .266 (-9%) .335 (-5%) .420 (-24%) .755 (-16%) -693.2
1999 NYN NL 155 453 90 142 23 4 4 36 66 60 100 0.313 .271 (+16%) .344 (+15%) .433 (-6%) .778 (+3%) 556.3
2000 HOU NL 74 259 54 73 2 5 6 26 25 43 47 0.282 .270 (+4%) .344 (+11%) .437 (-9%) .782 (avg) 117.7
2001 DET AL 131 523 79 153 14 11 6 48 55 36 83 0.293 .263 (+11%) .332 (+2%) .426 (-7%) .758 (-3%) -394.2
2002 NYN NL 149 511 65 133 19 2 7 41 25 42 92 0.260 .261 (avg) .331 (-4%) .416 (-17%) .747 (-11%) -1132.1
2003 NYN NL 148 484 70 129 25 4 7 37 14 38 86 0.267 .264 (+1%) .332 (-4%) .422 (-10%) .754 (-7%) -772.6
2004 STL NL 95 200 22 53 9 2 3 23 5 19 41 0.265 .266 (avg) .335 (-2%) .427 (-12%) .762 (-8%) -303.0
2005 STL NL 37 57 4 9 1 0 0 8 0 2 6 0.158 .264 (-40%) .330 (-40%) .418 (-58%) .749 (-50%) -509.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 31 5 11 1 0 0 4 1 5 0.355

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLCS SLN 6 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.167
2004 NLDS1 SLN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2004 WS SLN 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
1999 NLCS NYN 5 12 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.500
1999 NLDS2 NYN 4 7 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 921 735 1533 31 38 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 LAN OF 36 9 43 0 1 0
1996 LAN OF 71 45 117 2 2 0
1997 LAN OF 71 47 148 1 2 0
1998 LAN OF 77 49 86 4 2 1
1999 NYN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 NYN OF 149 115 256 9 3 2
2000 HOU OF 67 60 135 1 3 0
2001 DET OF 120 121 236 5 12 1
2002 NYN OF 132 125 225 2 8 0
2003 NYN OF 128 115 231 5 3 0
2004 SLN OF 54 40 47 2 0 0
2005 SLN OF 16 9 9 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 294
Center Field 281
Right Field 378
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SLN NL $5,500,000
2004 SLN NL $5,375,000
2003 NYN NL $4,875,000
2002 NYN NL $2,375,000
2001 DET AL $2,700,000
2000 HOU NL $2,400,000
1999 NYN NL $487,500
1998 LAN NL $280,000
1997 LAN NL $200,000
1996 LAN NL $124,000
1995 LAN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $24,425,500