Craig Monroe

Born: 2/27/1977 in Texarkana, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-28 | Final Game: 2009-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Craig Keystone Monroe

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Biography

Craig Monroe was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2009. Born in 1977, Monroe made his mark in the league with a career that spanned over eight seasons, during which he appeared in 814 games. He was known for his power-hitting ability, accumulating 115 home runs and driving in 433 runs, while posting a career batting average of .252. His offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 19 stolen bases throughout his career. Monroe's journey in baseball included stints with several teams, most notably the Detroit Tigers, where he became a fan favorite for his clutch hitting and energetic playing style. He played during a transformative period in baseball, as teams were increasingly focused on analytics and power hitting. Monroe's ability to deliver in critical situations, particularly during his time with the Tigers, helped solidify his reputation as a reliable player. After retiring from the game on June 16, 2009, Monroe's impact continued to resonate, as he left behind a legacy of determination and skill that inspired many young players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
814	2691	368	678	146	9	115	433	19	188	588	0.252	0.301	0.441	0.742	-1626.7

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.756 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
2001	TEX	AL	27	52	8	11	1	0	2	5	2	6	18	0.212	.263 (-20%)	.332 (-12%)	.426 (-19%)	.758 (-16%)	-135.5
2002	DET	AL	13	25	3	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	5	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	DET	AL	128	425	51	102	18	1	23	70	4	27	89	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.332 (-14%)	.422 (+6%)	.754 (-2%)	-355.6
2004	DET	AL	128	447	65	131	27	3	18	72	3	29	79	0.293	.266 (+10%)	.335 (+1%)	.427 (+14%)	.762 (+8%)	634.6
2005	DET	AL	157	567	69	157	30	3	20	89	8	40	95	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.330 (-3%)	.418 (+7%)	.749 (+2%)	103.0
2006	DET	AL	147	541	89	138	35	2	28	92	2	37	126	0.255	.269 (-5%)	.336 (-11%)	.431 (+12%)	.768 (+2%)	-18.5
2007	DET	AL	99	343	47	76	19	0	11	55	0	20	94	0.222	.268 (-17%)	.335 (-21%)	.422 (-12%)	.758 (-16%)	-1211.7
2007	CHC	NL	23	49	6	10	4	0	1	4	0	6	13	0.204	—	—	—	—	-1211.7
2008	MIN	AL	58	163	22	33	9	0	8	29	0	16	48	0.202	.263 (-23%)	.333 (-18%)	.416 (-3%)	.749 (-9%)	-312.0
2009	PIT	NL	34	79	8	17	2	0	3	16	0	7	21	0.215	.262 (-18%)	.332 (-14%)	.417 (-15%)	.750 (-15%)	-195.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	50	11	12	4	0	5	9	4	12	0.240

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2006	ALCS	DET	4	14	5	6	2	1	4	3	4	0.429
2006	ALDS1	DET	4	16	3	3	1	2	3	0	3	0.188
2006	WS	DET	5	20	3	3	1	2	2	1	5	0.150

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	680	627	1251	46	32	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	TEX	OF	24	15	42	3	0	1
2002	DET	OF	9	6	18	1	1	0
2003	DET	OF	108	102	221	8	7	1
2004	DET	OF	125	115	261	5	11	1
2005	DET	OF	156	154	294	10	6	4
2006	DET	OF	116	112	181	12	4	2
2007	DET	OF	97	88	163	6	3	1
2007	CHN	OF	17	13	22	0	0	0
2008	MIN	OF	11	9	18	1	0	1
2009	PIT	OF	17	13	31	0	0	0