Franklin Gutierrez

Born: 2/21/1983 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2005-08-31 | Final Game: 2017-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Franklin Rafael Gutierrez

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Biography

Franklin Gutierrez, born in 1983, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 2005 until his retirement in 2017. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 954 games and established himself as a versatile outfielder known for his strong defensive skills and ability to contribute offensively. Gutierrez recorded 778 hits, 97 home runs, and 361 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .257. His speed on the bases was notable, as he swiped 78 stolen bases, showcasing his capacity to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his agility. Throughout his time in the league, Gutierrez played for teams such as the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Indians. He emerged during an era that increasingly valued power hitting and defensive prowess, and he earned recognition for his exceptional defensive play, particularly during his tenure in Seattle, where he won a Gold Glove Award. Gutierrez's contributions extended beyond the diamond, as he became an inspirational figure, particularly in his later years, when he overcame significant health challenges to return to the game. His journey and achievements left a lasting mark on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
954	3032	394	778	150	9	97	361	78	228	736	0.257	0.311	0.408	0.719	-1981.9

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.740 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
2005	CLE	AL	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	CLE	AL	43	136	21	37	9	0	1	8	0	3	28	0.272	.269 (+1%)	.336 (-14%)	.431 (-17%)	.768 (-16%)	-399.0
2007	CLE	AL	100	271	41	72	13	2	13	36	8	21	77	0.266	.268 (-1%)	.335 (-5%)	.422 (+12%)	.758 (+4%)	140.0
2008	CLE	AL	134	399	54	99	26	2	8	41	9	27	87	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.333 (-8%)	.416 (-8%)	.749 (-8%)	-673.6
2009	SEA	AL	153	565	85	160	24	1	18	70	16	46	122	0.283	.262 (+8%)	.332 (+2%)	.417 (+2%)	.750 (+2%)	243.0
2010	SEA	AL	152	568	61	139	25	3	12	64	25	50	137	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.325 (-7%)	.402 (-10%)	.728 (-9%)	-1078.1
2011	SEA	AL	92	322	26	72	13	0	1	19	13	16	56	0.224	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-19%)	.399 (-32%)	.719 (-26%)	-1540.8
2012	SEA	AL	40	150	18	39	10	1	4	17	3	9	31	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.318 (-3%)	.405 (+4%)	.724 (+1%)	-9.5
2013	SEA	AL	41	145	18	36	7	0	10	24	3	5	43	0.248	.253 (-2%)	.317 (-14%)	.396 (+27%)	.714 (+9%)	149.5
2015	SEA	AL	59	171	27	50	11	0	15	35	0	14	54	0.292	.254 (+15%)	.316 (+12%)	.404 (+53%)	.721 (+35%)	1014.3
2016	SEA	AL	98	248	33	61	9	0	14	39	1	29	85	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.321 (+2%)	.417 (+8%)	.738 (+6%)	280.7
2017	LAD	NL	35	56	8	13	3	0	1	8	0	7	16	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.324 (-2%)	.425 (-20%)	.750 (-12%)	-108.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	29	5	6	0	0	1	4	5	11	0.207

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	CLE	6	19	3	4	0	0	1	4	3	6	0.211
2007	ALDS2	CLE	4	10	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	858	767	1964	29	17	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	CLE	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
2006	CLE	OF	42	36	85	1	3	0
2007	CLE	OF	95	68	154	3	1	1
2008	CLE	OF	119	104	268	5	3	0
2009	SEA	OF	153	152	445	6	7	2
2010	SEA	OF	146	145	413	2	0	0
2011	SEA	OF	92	85	237	7	0	3
2012	SEA	OF	38	38	98	1	1	0
2013	SEA	OF	38	34	78	0	1	0
2015	SEA	OF	46	36	67	3	1	1
2016	SEA	OF	70	55	105	1	0	0
2017	LAN	OF	17	14	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	98
Center Field	475
Right Field	302
Designated Hitter	38

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2010	Gold Glove	OF

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	SEA	AL	$1,500,000
2013	SEA	AL	$7,312,500
2012	SEA	AL	$5,812,500
2011	SEA	AL	$4,312,500
2010	SEA	AL	$2,312,500
2009	SEA	AL	$455,000
2008	CLE	AL	$404,400
2007	CLE	AL	$381,900
Total Career Earnings			$22,491,300