Jose Vidro

Born: 8/27/1974 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-06-08 | Final Game: 2008-08-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jose Angel Vidro

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Biography

José Vidro was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, known for his impressive batting skills and consistent performance during his career from 1997 to 2008. Born in 1974, Vidro played primarily as a second baseman and became a key player for the Montreal Expos and the Washington Nationals. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,418 games, amassing 1,524 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .298. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 128 home runs and 654 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while maintaining a high level of hitting consistency. Vidro was selected as an All-Star three times, a testament to his status among the elite players of his era. His playing style was characterized by a strong offensive approach, combining contact hitting with a disciplined eye at the plate. In addition to his batting achievements, he also contributed defensively, playing crucial roles in the infield for his teams. Vidro's impact on the game extended beyond his statistics; he was a respected leader in the clubhouse and a representative of the talented Latin American players who began to flourish in the league during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His legacy continues to be remembered by fans and historians as a significant part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1418	5113	720	1524	341	12	128	654	23	478	556	0.298	0.359	0.445	0.804	6543.4

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — +5.8% 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
1997	WSN	NL	67	169	19	42	12	1	2	17	1	11	20	0.249	.266 (-7%)	.336 (-12%)	.419 (-12%)	.756 (-12%)	-430.4
1998	WSN	NL	83	205	24	45	12	0	0	18	2	27	33	0.220	.266 (-18%)	.335 (-5%)	.420 (-34%)	.755 (-21%)	-768.9
1999	WSN	NL	140	494	67	150	45	2	12	59	0	29	51	0.304	.271 (+12%)	.344 (avg)	.433 (+10%)	.778 (+6%)	468.7
2000	WSN	NL	153	606	101	200	51	2	24	97	5	49	69	0.330	.270 (+22%)	.344 (+10%)	.437 (+23%)	.782 (+17%)	2184.5
2001	WSN	NL	124	486	82	155	34	1	15	59	4	31	49	0.319	.263 (+21%)	.332 (+12%)	.426 (+14%)	.758 (+13%)	1300.3
2002	WSN	NL	152	604	103	190	43	3	19	96	2	60	70	0.315	.261 (+20%)	.331 (+14%)	.416 (+18%)	.747 (+16%)	2075.5
2003	WSN	NL	144	509	77	158	36	0	15	65	3	69	50	0.310	.264 (+17%)	.332 (+19%)	.422 (+11%)	.754 (+15%)	1808.7
2004	WSN	NL	110	412	51	121	24	0	14	60	3	49	43	0.294	.266 (+10%)	.335 (+10%)	.427 (+6%)	.762 (+8%)	715.1
2005	WAS	NL	87	309	38	85	21	2	7	32	0	31	30	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.330 (+3%)	.418 (+1%)	.749 (+2%)	89.5
2006	WAS	NL	126	463	52	134	26	1	7	47	1	41	48	0.289	.269 (+7%)	.336 (+3%)	.431 (-8%)	.768 (-3%)	-246.4
2007	SEA	AL	147	548	78	172	26	0	6	59	0	63	57	0.314	.268 (+17%)	.335 (+13%)	.422 (-7%)	.758 (+2%)	455.4
2008	SEA	AL	85	308	28	72	11	0	7	45	2	18	36	0.234	.263 (-11%)	.333 (-18%)	.416 (-19%)	.749 (-18%)	-1108.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	42	30	245	18	3	25
2B	1046	1021	1820	2747	72	586
3B	45	34	25	54	4	8
OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	MON	2B	5	3	5	10	1	1
1997	MON	3B	36	31	20	49	3	6
1998	MON	2B	56	46	77	121	5	25
1998	MON	3B	7	3	4	5	1	2
1999	MON	1B	14	7	59	5	2	7
1999	MON	2B	121	115	208	291	9	61
1999	MON	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1999	MON	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
2000	MON	2B	153	153	260	442	10	102
2001	MON	2B	121	121	204	315	9	63
2002	MON	2B	152	151	314	448	11	93
2003	MON	2B	137	137	199	396	10	76
2004	MON	2B	105	104	176	270	6	71
2005	WAS	2B	79	79	134	192	5	39
2006	WAS	1B	8	8	54	3	0	7
2006	WAS	2B	107	105	224	250	5	53
2007	SEA	1B	11	8	78	5	0	5
2007	SEA	2B	10	7	19	12	1	2
2008	SEA	1B	9	7	54	5	1	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	42
Second Base	1046
Third Base	45
Left Field	3
Designated Hitter	205

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2003	Silver Slugger	2B

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SEA	AL	$8,500,000
2007	SEA	AL	$7,500,000
2006	WAS	NL	$7,000,000
2005	WAS	NL	$7,000,000
2004	MON	NL	$7,000,000
2003	MON	NL	$5,500,000
2002	MON	NL	$4,000,000
2001	MON	NL	$2,500,000
2000	MON	NL	$340,000
1999	MON	NL	$225,000
1998	MON	NL	$222,500
1997	MON	NL	$150,000
Total Career Earnings			$49,937,500