Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
235 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
22
years
Debut
Apr 2, 2001
Born
Jan 16, 1980
(46 yrs)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Hometown
Independence, Missouri
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 1999 (13/402).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Most Valuable Player Award Most Valuable Player Award | 2009, 2008, 2005 |
| NL | Hank Aaron Award Best overall hitter | 2009, 2003 |
| NL | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2001 |
| Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Outstanding skills, sportsmanship and community involvement | 2008 | |
| NL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2010, 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2001 |
| NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2010, 2006 |
| MLB | Players Choice Awards - Player of the Year Player of the Year | 2003 |
| NL | Players Choice Awards - Outstanding Player Outstanding Player | 2003 |
| NL | Players Choice Awards - Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2001 |
| MLB | Players Choice Awards - Man of the Year Man of the Year | 2006 |
| NL | National League Championship - Most Valuable Player National League Championship - Most Valuable Player | 2004 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001 |
| Midwest League (A) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2000 |
| Midwest League (A) | Prospect of the Year Prospect of the Year | 2000 |
| Midwest League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2000, 2000 |