Yoenis Cespedes, baseball player, 165 home runs, 2012-2020

Yoenis Cespedes

Born: 10/18/1985 in Campechuela, Granma, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2012-03-28 | Final Game: 2020-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 225 lbs

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Biography

Yoenis Cespedes, born in 1985, was a dynamic position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2020. Renowned for his powerful bat and strong arm, Cespedes played in 834 games throughout his career, amassing 870 hits and hitting 165 home runs, while driving in 528 runs. His career batting average of .273 reflected his ability to consistently contribute offensively, complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 43 stolen bases. Cespedes was recognized for his talents with two All-Star selections and earned the title of Rookie of the Month during his debut season. Cespedes played during a period of offensive resurgence in baseball, known for its emphasis on power hitting. His unique blend of strength and athleticism allowed him to stand out in the league, particularly during his tenure with teams like the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets. His electrifying playing style and clutch performances, especially in the postseason, resonated with fans and solidified his legacy as one of the prominent hitters of his era. After an impactful career that showcased his remarkable skills, Cespedes retired in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of excitement and excellence on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
834 3191 475 870 173 24 165 528 43 240 742 0.273 0.327 0.497 0.824 7769.9

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .497 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.824 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +13.5% 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
2012 OAK AL 129 487 70 142 25 5 23 82 16 43 102 0.292 .254 (+15%) .318 (+11%) .405 (+25%) .724 (+19%) 1791.0
2013 OAK AL 135 529 74 127 21 4 26 80 7 37 137 0.240 .253 (-5%) .317 (-7%) .396 (+12%) .714 (+3%) 188.2
2014 OAK AL 101 399 62 102 26 3 17 67 3 28 80 0.256 .251 (+2%) .313 (-3%) .386 (+20%) .700 (+10%) 539.8
2014 BOS AL 51 201 27 54 10 3 5 33 4 7 48 0.269 .251 (+7%) .313 (-6%) .386 (+9%) .700 (+3%) 539.8
2015 DET AL 102 403 62 118 28 2 18 61 3 19 87 0.293 .254 (+15%) .316 (+2%) .404 (+25%) .721 (+15%) 969.0
2015 NYN NL 57 230 39 66 14 4 17 44 4 14 54 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (+6%) .404 (+49%) .721 (+31%) 969.0
2016 NYN NL 132 479 72 134 25 1 31 86 3 51 108 0.280 .255 (+10%) .321 (+10%) .417 (+27%) .738 (+20%) 1876.7
2017 NYN NL 81 291 46 85 17 2 17 42 0 26 61 0.292 .254 (+15%) .324 (+8%) .425 (+27%) .750 (+19%) 987.3
2018 NYN NL 38 141 20 37 6 0 9 29 3 13 50 0.262 .247 (+6%) .318 (+2%) .409 (+21%) .727 (+13%) 284.8
2020 NYN NL 8 31 3 5 1 0 2 4 0 2 15 0.161 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 98 11 26 3 1 3 14 3 25 0.265

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLWC NYN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2015 NLCS NYN 4 14 2 4 1 0 0 3 1 3 0.286
2015 NLDS2 NYN 5 20 4 5 0 0 2 4 0 8 0.250
2015 WS NYN 5 20 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 6 0.150
2013 ALDS2 OAK 5 21 3 8 1 1 1 4 0 4 0.381
2012 ALDS2 OAK 5 19 1 6 1 0 0 2 2 2 0.316

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 721 718 1448 67 31 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 OAK OF 102 102 221 9 3 0
2013 OAK OF 108 107 224 10 4 1
2014 OAK OF 84 82 144 12 4 0
2014 BOS OF 43 43 81 4 2 0
2015 DET OF 99 99 204 9 5 1
2015 NYN OF 54 53 124 4 2 0
2016 NYN OF 122 122 250 9 5 0
2017 NYN OF 74 75 137 6 6 1
2018 NYN OF 35 35 63 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 598
Center Field 178
Designated Hitter 92

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Silver Slugger OF
2016 TSN All-Star OF
2015 Gold Glove LF
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-09-13
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-07-15
2012 Rookie of the Month September

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $27,328,046
2015 DET AL $10,500,000
2014 OAK AL $10,500,000
2013 OAK AL $8,500,000
2012 OAK AL $9,000,000
Total Career Earnings $65,828,046

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 45.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 24.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 41.0 392 0
2012 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 63.0 140 0