Dioner Navarro, baseball player, 2004-2016

Dioner Navarro

Born: 2/9/1984 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2004-09-07 | Final Game: 2016-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Dioner Favian Navarro

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Biography

Dioner Navarro, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2004 to 2016. Primarily recognized as a catcher and versatile position player, Navarro played in 1,009 games and achieved notable success during his time in Major League Baseball. He compiled a career total of 802 hits, 77 home runs, and 367 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. Known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate, Navarro contributed to his teams not only with his offensive capabilities but also with his leadership on the field. Navarro's most prominent season came in 2008 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his emergence as one of the key players in the league. Over the course of his career, he demonstrated a balanced offensive approach, also stealing 14 bases, which showcased his agility and base-running instincts. Playing during an era marked by a mix of offensive explosion and evolving defensive strategies, Navarro left an indelible mark on the game before his retirement on September 30, 2016. His journey through various teams and his contributions to each franchise underscored his adaptability and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1009 3207 322 802 142 6 77 367 14 265 518 0.250 0.309 0.370 0.679 -4582.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 8.0% below 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
2004 NYY AL 5 7 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAD NL 50 176 21 48 9 0 3 14 0 20 21 0.273 .264 (+3%) .330 (+7%) .418 (-10%) .749 (-3%) -19.3
2006 LAD NL 25 75 5 21 2 0 2 8 1 11 18 0.280 .269 (+4%) .336 (+11%) .431 (-10%) .768 (-1%) 23.2
2006 TBR AL 56 193 23 47 7 0 4 20 1 20 33 0.244 .269 (-10%) .336 (-6%) .431 (-21%) .768 (-14%) 23.2
2007 TBR AL 119 388 46 88 19 2 9 44 3 33 67 0.227 .268 (-15%) .335 (-15%) .422 (-16%) .758 (-15%) -1294.9
2008 TBR AL 120 427 43 126 27 0 7 54 0 34 49 0.295 .263 (+12%) .333 (+5%) .416 (-2%) .749 (+1%) 113.4
2009 TBR AL 115 376 38 82 15 0 8 32 5 18 51 0.218 .262 (-17%) .332 (-22%) .417 (-23%) .750 (-22%) -1730.7
2010 TBR AL 48 124 11 24 5 0 1 7 0 12 20 0.194 .257 (-25%) .325 (-17%) .402 (-36%) .728 (-27%) -573.7
2011 LAD NL 64 176 13 34 6 1 5 17 0 20 35 0.193 .255 (-24%) .320 (-14%) .399 (-19%) .719 (-17%) -523.2
2012 CIN NL 24 69 6 20 3 1 2 12 0 2 12 0.290 .254 (+14%) .318 (-4%) .405 (+11%) .724 (+4%) 19.4
2013 CHC NL 89 240 31 72 7 0 13 34 0 23 36 0.300 .253 (+18%) .317 (+15%) .396 (+24%) .714 (+20%) 912.8
2014 TOR AL 139 481 40 132 22 0 12 69 3 32 76 0.274 .251 (+9%) .313 (+1%) .386 (+2%) .700 (+2%) 112.1
2015 TOR AL 54 171 17 42 7 0 5 20 0 17 29 0.246 .254 (-3%) .316 (-3%) .404 (-7%) .721 (-6%) -177.5
2016 CHW AL 85 271 25 57 13 2 6 32 1 20 63 0.210 .255 (-18%) .321 (-17%) .417 (-19%) .738 (-18%) -965.5
2016 TOR AL 16 33 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 3 8 0.182 — — — — -965.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
25 77 5 21 5 0 0 5 6 18 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALCS TOR 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2015 ALCS TOR 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000
2015 ALDS2 TOR 2 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
2012 NLDS2 CIN 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250
2008 ALCS TBA 7 26 1 5 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.192
2008 ALDS2 TBA 4 15 1 6 3 0 0 3 1 2 0.400
2008 WS TBA 5 17 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 5 0.353

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 891 820 6113 422 67 54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 NYA C 4 1 9 0 0 0
2005 LAN C 50 49 336 29 2 1
2006 LAN C 24 23 149 3 1 1
2006 TBA C 54 52 330 34 7 2
2007 TBA C 112 110 814 67 14 11
2008 TBA C 117 113 837 55 5 10
2009 TBA C 113 105 732 47 5 7
2010 TBA C 46 36 272 20 4 2
2011 LAN C 54 46 421 27 7 5
2012 CIN C 21 16 131 9 1 0
2013 CHN C 55 53 425 36 5 7
2014 TOR C 112 102 782 35 3 3
2015 TOR C 39 34 242 20 4 3
2016 CHA C 83 75 584 36 8 2
2016 TOR C 7 5 49 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 891
Designated Hitter 41

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $4,000,000
2015 TOR AL $5,000,000
2014 TOR AL $3,000,000
2013 CHN NL $1,750,000
2011 LAN NL $1,000,000
2010 TBA AL $2,100,000
2009 TBA AL $2,100,000
2008 TBA AL $412,500
2007 TBA AL $399,800
2006 LAN NL $332,000
Total Career Earnings $20,094,300