Francisco Cordero, baseball player, 1999-2012

Francisco Cordero

Born: 5/11/1975 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-08-02 | Final Game: 2012-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Francisco Javier Cordero

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Biography

Francisco Cordero, born in 1975, was a prominent relief pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1999 until his retirement in 2012. Known for his powerful fastball and effective slider, Cordero established himself as one of the premier closers of his era. Over his 13-year career, he recorded a win-loss record of 47-53 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters in high-pressure situations. His career totals included 796 strikeouts and an impressive 329 saves, marking him as one of the most reliable finishers in the game during his tenure. Cordero was selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his excellence and consistency on the mound. He played for several teams, including the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds, where he became a fan favorite due to his fiery demeanor and tenacity. Cordero's contributions to the game were particularly significant during a period marked by offensive explosion, as he consistently excelled in a role that required both skill and mental fortitude. His legacy as a closer remains notable, as he continues to be remembered for his contributions to the teams he represented and his status as one of the top save leaders of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 53 800 0 0 0 329 824.7 751 310 64 375 796 3.38 0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 22.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1999 DET AL 2 2 20 0 0 0 0 19.0 19 7 18 19 3.32 4.71 (+30%) -303.3
2000 TEX AL 1 2 56 0 0 0 0 77.3 87 46 48 49 5.35 4.77 (-12%) -1892.9
2001 TEX AL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 3 1 2 1 3.86 — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 2 0 39 0 0 0 10 45.3 33 9 13 41 1.79 4.28 (+58%) 1782.9
2003 TEX AL 5 8 73 0 0 0 15 82.7 70 27 38 90 2.94 4.40 (+33%) 3079.1
2004 TEX AL 3 4 67 0 0 0 49 71.7 60 17 32 79 2.13 4.46 (+52%) 3740.3
2005 TEX AL 3 1 69 0 0 0 37 69.0 61 26 30 79 3.39 4.29 (+21%) 1995.3
2006 TEX AL 7 4 49 0 0 0 6 48.7 49 26 16 54 4.81 4.53 (-6%) 1342.4
2006 MIL NL 3 1 28 0 0 0 16 26.7 20 5 16 30 1.69 4.53 (+63%) 573.2
2007 MIL NL 0 4 66 0 0 0 44 63.3 52 21 18 86 2.98 4.47 (+33%) 3574.0
2008 CIN NL 5 4 72 0 0 0 34 70.3 61 26 38 78 3.33 4.32 (+23%) 984.6
2009 CIN NL 2 6 68 0 0 0 39 66.7 58 16 30 58 2.16 4.32 (+50%) 2069.1
2010 CIN NL 6 5 75 0 0 0 40 72.7 68 31 36 59 3.84 4.08 (+6%) 297.4
2011 CIN NL 5 3 68 0 0 0 37 69.7 49 19 22 42 2.45 3.94 (+38%) -129.7
2012 TOR AL 3 5 41 0 0 0 2 34.3 48 22 14 26 5.77 4.01 (-44%) -1319.7
2012 HOU NL 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 5.0 13 11 4 5 19.80 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
800 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 DET AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 TEX AL 39 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TEX AL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TEX AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TEX AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CIN NL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CIN NL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CIN NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TOR AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 HOU NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 800 0 51 92 5 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 DET P 20 0 2 5 0 1
2000 TEX P 56 0 4 5 1 0
2001 TEX P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2002 TEX P 39 0 5 5 0 0
2003 TEX P 73 0 8 10 1 0
2004 TEX P 67 0 6 8 0 2
2005 TEX P 69 0 2 10 0 0
2006 TEX P 49 0 5 4 0 1
2006 MIL P 28 0 0 2 0 0
2007 MIL P 66 0 2 6 0 1
2008 CIN P 72 0 1 6 1 0
2009 CIN P 68 0 5 8 0 1
2010 CIN P 75 0 1 10 1 0
2011 CIN P 68 0 8 8 1 2
2012 TOR P 41 0 1 4 0 0
2012 HOU P 6 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 800

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2007 Reliever of the Month April

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 TOR AL $4,500,000
2011 CIN NL $12,125,000
2010 CIN NL $12,125,000
2009 CIN NL $12,125,000
2008 CIN NL $8,625,000
2007 MIL NL $5,425,000
2006 TEX AL $4,125,000
2005 TEX AL $3,875,000
2004 TEX AL $2,000,000
2003 TEX AL $900,000
2001 TEX AL $277,500
2000 TEX AL $200,000
1999 DET AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $66,502,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 2.0 392 0