Marty Cordova, baseball player, 122 home runs, 1995-2003

Marty Cordova

Born: 7/10/1969 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2003-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Martin Kevin Cordova

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Biography

Marty Cordova, born in 1969, was a talented position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1995 to April 21, 2003. He played in 952 games over his career, during which he amassed 938 hits, 122 home runs, and 540 RBIs, finishing with a commendable batting average of .274. Known for his powerful hitting and solid defensive skills, Cordova also showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 57 stolen bases. His ability to combine power and average made him a valuable asset for the teams he played for, primarily the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles. Cordova's impact was felt early in his career when he was recognized as the Rookie of the Year, an accolade that highlighted his immediate contributions to the game. He also received the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie award, emphasizing his standing among peers. Cordova played during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by offensive prowess and the rising influence of power hitters. His achievements not only underscored his individual talent but also contributed to the overall excitement of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
952 3419 480 938 192 18 122 540 57 329 730 0.274 0.344 0.448 0.792 2786.8

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .448 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.792 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — near 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 MIN AL 137 512 81 142 27 4 24 84 20 52 111 0.277 .266 (+4%) .337 (+4%) .417 (+17%) .755 (+11%) 1144.6
1996 MIN AL 145 569 97 176 46 1 16 111 11 53 96 0.309 .269 (+15%) .340 (+9%) .426 (+12%) .767 (+11%) 1263.2
1997 MIN AL 103 378 44 93 18 4 15 51 5 30 92 0.246 .266 (-8%) .336 (-9%) .419 (+3%) .756 (-2%) -261.1
1998 MIN AL 119 438 52 111 20 2 10 69 3 50 103 0.253 .266 (-5%) .335 (-1%) .420 (-10%) .755 (-6%) -494.3
1999 MIN AL 124 425 62 121 28 3 14 70 13 48 96 0.285 .271 (+5%) .344 (+6%) .433 (+7%) .778 (+6%) 584.0
2000 TOR AL 62 200 23 49 7 0 4 18 3 18 35 0.245 .270 (-9%) .344 (-8%) .437 (-22%) .782 (-16%) -569.8
2001 CLE AL 122 409 61 123 20 2 20 69 0 23 81 0.301 .263 (+14%) .332 (+5%) .426 (+19%) .758 (+13%) 1005.9
2002 BAL AL 131 458 55 116 25 2 18 64 1 47 111 0.253 .261 (-3%) .331 (-2%) .416 (+4%) .747 (+2%) 114.3
2003 BAL AL 9 30 5 7 1 0 1 4 1 8 5 0.233 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 CLE 4 12 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 750 728 1580 51 26 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MIN OF 137 136 346 12 5 3
1996 MIN OF 145 144 328 9 3 1
1997 MIN OF 101 99 217 12 2 2
1998 MIN OF 115 113 257 5 6 1
1999 MIN OF 29 24 38 0 3 0
2000 TOR OF 41 38 55 1 1 1
2001 CLE OF 106 98 200 8 2 1
2002 BAL OF 72 72 132 2 4 1
2003 BAL OF 4 4 7 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 681
Center Field 13
Right Field 73
Designated Hitter 174

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1995 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-05-20
1995 Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 BAL AL $3,500,000
2003 BAL AL $3,100,000
2002 BAL AL $2,500,000
2001 CLE AL $500,000
2000 TOR AL $500,000
1999 MIN AL $3,000,000
1998 MIN AL $2,000,000
1997 MIN AL $800,000
1996 MIN AL $500,000
1995 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $16,509,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa CA 1989

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1995 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 105.0 140 13