Raul Ibanez, baseball player, 305 home runs, 1996-2014

Raul Ibanez

Born: 6/2/1972 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-01 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Raul Javier Ibanez

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Biography

Raul Ibanez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2014. Born in 1972, Ibanez played primarily as a position player and concluded his career with a robust resume. Over the course of 2,161 games, he compiled a total of 2,034 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. With 305 home runs and 1,207 RBIs, he was known for his power-hitting capabilities, which contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts throughout his career. He finished with a career batting average of .272 and also recorded 50 stolen bases, demonstrating versatility in his playing style. Ibanez was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a testament to his skills and contributions on the field. His career unfolded during a time when the game was heavily influenced by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, often referred to as the steroid era. Despite the challenges of this competitive landscape, Ibanez established himself as a reliable and effective hitter, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. His journey from a promising rookie to a seasoned veteran resonated with fans and aspiring players alike, marking him as a significant figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2161 7471 1055 2034 424 51 305 1207 50 713 1374 0.272 0.335 0.465 0.801 10772.2

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .465 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.801 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +6.9% 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
1996 SEA AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 SEA AL 11 26 3 4 0 1 1 4 0 0 6 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1998 SEA AL 37 98 12 25 7 1 2 12 0 5 22 0.255 .266 (-4%) .335 (-13%) .420 (-3%) .755 (-7%) -154.5
1999 SEA AL 87 209 23 54 7 0 9 27 5 17 32 0.258 .271 (-5%) .344 (-9%) .433 (-3%) .778 (-6%) -256.3
2000 SEA AL 92 140 21 32 8 0 2 15 2 14 25 0.229 .270 (-15%) .344 (-13%) .437 (-25%) .782 (-19%) -543.8
2001 KCR AL 104 279 44 78 11 5 13 54 0 32 51 0.280 .263 (+6%) .332 (+6%) .426 (+16%) .758 (+12%) 632.5
2002 KCR AL 137 497 70 146 37 6 24 103 5 40 76 0.294 .261 (+12%) .331 (+5%) .416 (+29%) .747 (+18%) 1660.2
2003 KCR AL 157 608 95 179 33 5 18 90 8 49 81 0.294 .264 (+11%) .332 (+4%) .422 (+8%) .754 (+6%) 642.8
2004 SEA AL 123 481 67 146 31 1 16 62 1 36 72 0.304 .266 (+14%) .335 (+5%) .427 (+10%) .762 (+8%) 761.3
2005 SEA AL 162 614 92 172 32 2 20 89 9 71 99 0.280 .264 (+6%) .330 (+7%) .418 (+4%) .749 (+6%) 864.2
2006 SEA AL 159 626 103 181 33 5 33 123 2 65 115 0.289 .269 (+7%) .336 (+5%) .431 (+19%) .768 (+13%) 1688.2
2007 SEA AL 149 573 80 167 35 5 21 105 0 53 97 0.291 .268 (+9%) .335 (+4%) .422 (+14%) .758 (+10%) 1062.2
2008 SEA AL 162 635 85 186 43 3 23 110 2 64 110 0.293 .263 (+11%) .333 (+7%) .416 (+15%) .749 (+12%) 1550.1
2009 PHI NL 134 500 93 136 32 3 34 93 4 56 119 0.272 .262 (+4%) .332 (+4%) .417 (+32%) .750 (+20%) 1899.5
2010 PHI NL 155 561 75 154 37 5 16 83 4 68 108 0.275 .257 (+7%) .325 (+7%) .402 (+10%) .728 (+9%) 1009.5
2011 PHI NL 144 535 65 131 31 1 20 84 2 33 106 0.245 .255 (-4%) .320 (-10%) .399 (+5%) .719 (-2%) -358.0
2012 NYY AL 130 384 50 92 19 3 19 62 3 35 67 0.240 .254 (-6%) .318 (-3%) .405 (+12%) .724 (+5%) 327.4
2013 SEA AL 124 454 54 110 20 2 29 65 0 42 128 0.242 .253 (-4%) .317 (-4%) .396 (+23%) .714 (+11%) 870.2
2014 LAA AL 57 166 16 26 5 2 3 21 3 23 43 0.157 .251 (-38%) .313 (-18%) .386 (-31%) .700 (-25%) -705.8
2014 KCR AL 33 80 7 15 3 1 2 5 0 10 16 0.188 .251 (-25%) .313 (-11%) .386 (-16%) .700 (-14%) -705.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
44 139 15 34 9 0 6 22 12 38 0.245

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALCS NYA 4 13 1 3 1 0 1 2 3 4 0.231
2012 ALDS1 NYA 4 9 2 4 0 0 2 3 1 2 0.444
2011 NLDS1 PHI 4 15 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 5 0.200
2010 NLCS PHI 5 19 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 6 0.211
2010 NLDS1 PHI 3 12 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.250
2009 NLCS PHI 5 18 4 3 1 0 1 4 1 6 0.167
2009 NLDS2 PHI 4 13 2 4 1 0 0 5 4 2 0.308
2009 WS PHI 6 23 2 7 4 0 1 4 1 9 0.304
2000 ALCS SEA 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2000 ALDS2 SEA 3 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 144 119 958 80 9 100
3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
C 1 0 4 0 0 0
OF 1621 1479 2716 90 39 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SEA OF 8 6 9 0 0 0
1998 SEA 1B 16 12 93 6 1 12
1998 SEA OF 17 11 12 1 0 0
1999 SEA 1B 21 18 147 7 2 18
1999 SEA C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1999 SEA OF 57 29 83 1 1 0
2000 SEA 1B 3 1 13 0 0 2
2000 SEA OF 76 27 86 1 2 1
2001 KCA 1B 10 8 58 8 2 11
2001 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2001 KCA OF 42 29 56 3 2 0
2002 KCA 1B 49 45 362 30 2 36
2002 KCA OF 55 47 88 3 1 0
2003 KCA 1B 22 18 164 19 1 15
2003 KCA OF 131 124 243 9 3 2
2004 SEA 1B 10 9 57 2 1 2
2004 SEA OF 112 108 229 10 4 3
2005 SEA 1B 4 4 26 3 0 0
2005 SEA OF 58 57 106 6 2 3
2006 SEA OF 157 158 301 11 2 0
2007 SEA OF 131 131 224 10 6 2
2008 SEA OF 153 153 302 9 5 1
2009 PHI OF 129 127 213 9 2 0
2010 PHI 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
2010 PHI OF 145 145 212 4 2 1
2011 PHI OF 134 131 208 5 1 0
2012 NYA OF 90 76 131 2 1 0
2013 SEA OF 100 98 165 6 4 1
2014 LAA 1B 5 3 21 2 0 2
2014 LAA OF 16 13 26 0 0 0
2014 KCA 1B 3 1 14 3 0 2
2014 KCA OF 10 9 22 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 144
Third Base 1
Left Field 1467
Center Field 2
Right Field 171
Designated Hitter 311

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Hutch Award
2012 This Year in Baseball Postseason Moment of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-07-10
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-05-16
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-04-12
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-08-11
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-09-23
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-07-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAA AL $2,750,000
2013 SEA AL $2,750,000
2012 NYA AL $1,100,000
2011 PHI NL $12,166,666
2010 PHI NL $12,166,666
2009 PHI NL $7,166,666
2008 SEA AL $5,500,000
2007 SEA AL $5,500,000
2006 SEA AL $4,250,000
2005 SEA AL $4,416,667
2004 SEA AL $3,916,667
2003 KCA AL $3,000,000
2002 KCA AL $800,000
2000 SEA AL $275,000
1999 SEA AL $220,000
1998 SEA AL $170,000
1997 SEA AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $66,298,332

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1992

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 1.0 392 0
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 1.0 392 0
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 392 0