Carlos Delgado, baseball player, 473 home runs, 1993-2009

Carlos Delgado

Born: 6/25/1972 in Aguadilla, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-10-01 | Final Game: 2009-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Carlos Juan Delgado

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Biography

Carlos Delgado was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1993 to 2009. Born in 1972, Delgado made a significant impact on the game during his time, playing a total of 2,035 games and amassing 2,038 hits. Known for his powerful bat, he hit 473 home runs and drove in 1,512 RBIs, showcasing his ability to be a consistent offensive threat. With a career batting average of .280, Delgado established himself as one of the premier hitters of his era, earning two All-Star selections in recognition of his talent and contributions on the field. Delgado's playing style was characterized by his exceptional power and plate discipline, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets. As a key figure during the late 1990s and early 2000s, he played in an era marked by offensive explosiveness in baseball. His ability to combine power with a solid batting average allowed him to be a focal point in the lineup, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the most accomplished hitters of his generation. Delgado's contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; he was also known for his leadership and community involvement, solidifying his status as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2035 7283 1241 2038 483 18 473 1512 14 1109 1745 0.280 0.383 0.546 0.929 36237.9

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .546 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +29.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — +22.5% 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
1993 TOR AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 TOR AL 43 130 17 28 2 0 9 24 1 25 46 0.215 .269 (-20%) .338 (+4%) .424 (+3%) .763 (+4%) 145.6
1995 TOR AL 37 91 7 15 3 0 3 11 0 6 26 0.165 .266 (-38%) .337 (-37%) .417 (-29%) .755 (-33%) -568.5
1996 TOR AL 138 488 68 132 28 2 25 92 0 58 139 0.270 .269 (avg) .340 (+4%) .426 (+15%) .767 (+10%) 991.1
1997 TOR AL 153 519 79 136 42 3 30 91 0 64 133 0.262 .266 (-2%) .336 (+4%) .419 (+26%) .756 (+16%) 1695.0
1998 TOR AL 142 530 94 155 43 1 38 115 3 73 139 0.292 .266 (+10%) .335 (+15%) .420 (+41%) .755 (+29%) 3292.3
1999 TOR AL 152 573 113 156 39 0 44 134 1 86 141 0.272 .271 (avg) .344 (+10%) .433 (+32%) .778 (+22%) 2774.7
2000 TOR AL 162 569 115 196 57 1 41 137 0 123 104 0.344 .270 (+27%) .344 (+36%) .437 (+52%) .782 (+45%) 6271.3
2001 TOR AL 162 574 102 160 31 1 39 102 3 111 136 0.279 .263 (+6%) .332 (+23%) .426 (+27%) .758 (+25%) 3573.4
2002 TOR AL 143 505 103 140 34 2 33 108 1 102 126 0.277 .261 (+6%) .331 (+23%) .416 (+32%) .747 (+28%) 3235.4
2003 TOR AL 161 570 117 172 38 1 42 145 0 109 137 0.302 .264 (+14%) .332 (+28%) .422 (+40%) .754 (+35%) 4743.9
2004 TOR AL 128 458 74 123 26 0 32 99 0 69 115 0.269 .266 (+1%) .335 (+11%) .427 (+25%) .762 (+19%) 1848.1
2005 MIA NL 144 521 81 157 41 3 33 115 0 72 121 0.301 .264 (+14%) .330 (+21%) .418 (+39%) .749 (+31%) 3500.8
2006 NYN NL 144 524 89 139 30 2 38 114 0 74 120 0.265 .269 (-2%) .336 (+7%) .431 (+27%) .768 (+18%) 2012.0
2007 NYN NL 139 538 71 139 30 0 24 87 4 52 118 0.258 .268 (-4%) .335 (-1%) .422 (+6%) .758 (+3%) 318.5
2008 NYN NL 159 598 96 162 32 1 38 115 1 72 124 0.271 .263 (+3%) .333 (+6%) .416 (+25%) .749 (+16%) 2032.1
2009 NYN NL 26 94 15 28 7 1 4 23 0 12 20 0.298 .262 (+14%) .332 (+18%) .417 (+25%) .750 (+22%) 372.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 37 8 13 3 0 4 11 6 6 0.351

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLCS NYN 7 23 5 7 3 0 3 9 6 3 0.304
2006 NLDS1 NYN 3 14 3 6 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1767 1759 15144 1064 129 1496
C 2 0 3 0 0 0
OF 58 54 89 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 TOR C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1994 TOR C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1994 TOR OF 41 39 55 2 2 0
1995 TOR 1B 4 2 20 1 0 3
1995 TOR OF 17 15 34 1 0 0
1996 TOR 1B 27 25 221 13 4 21
1997 TOR 1B 119 116 962 67 12 98
1998 TOR 1B 141 141 1165 87 10 110
1999 TOR 1B 147 147 1306 84 14 134
2000 TOR 1B 162 162 1416 82 13 157
2001 TOR 1B 161 161 1518 103 9 166
2002 TOR 1B 140 140 1232 95 12 121
2003 TOR 1B 147 147 1355 103 10 137
2004 TOR 1B 120 120 1041 88 5 98
2005 FLO 1B 141 140 1147 83 14 133
2006 NYN 1B 141 141 1199 70 8 95
2007 NYN 1B 138 138 1133 74 8 101
2008 NYN 1B 154 154 1237 105 8 106
2009 NYN 1B 25 25 192 9 2 16

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
First Base 1767
Left Field 58
Designated Hitter 185

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Roberto Clemente Award
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-09-04
2003 Player of the Week Week of 2003-09-27
2003 Silver Slugger 1B
2003 TSN All-Star 1B
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-09-28
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-04-07
2000 Hank Aaron Award 1B
2000 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2000 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-06-10
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-04-22
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-07-08
2000 Silver Slugger 1B
2000 TSN All-Star 1B
2000 TSN Major League Player of the Year
1999 Silver Slugger 1B
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-06-06
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-08-22

Featured In Rankings

#20
Top 20 First Basemen in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 20 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 NYN NL $12,000,000
2008 NYN NL $16,000,000
2007 NYN NL $14,500,000
2006 NYN NL $13,500,000
2005 FLO NL $4,000,000
2004 TOR AL $19,700,000
2003 TOR AL $18,700,000
2002 TOR AL $19,400,000
2001 TOR AL $13,650,000
2000 TOR AL $6,600,000
1999 TOR AL $5,075,000
1998 TOR AL $2,400,000
1997 TOR AL $500,000
1996 TOR AL $165,000
1994 TOR AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $146,299,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 96.0 448 0
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 23.0 448 0
2005 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 84.0 448 0
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 213.0 392 5
2000 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 206.0 392 0
1999 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 16.0 392 0
1998 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 1.0 392 0