| Rafael Palmeiro | |
|---|---|
 Palmeiro with the Texas Rangers in 2003 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: September 24, 1964 Havana, Cuba | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1986, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 30, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .288 |
| Hits | 3,020 |
| Home runs | 569 |
| Runs batted in | 1,835 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964) is a Cuban-American former baseball first baseman and left fielder. He played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for three teams. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. He played for the Cubs (1986–1988), Texas Rangers (1989–1993, 1999–2003), and the Baltimore Orioles (1994–1998, 2004–2005).
He was named to the MLB All-Star Team four times, and won the Gold Glove three times. He is one of only seven players in MLB history to be a member of both the 500 home run club and the 3,000 hit club.[1] Days after recording his 3,000th hit, Palmeiro received a 10-game suspension for testing positive for an anabolic steroid.[2]
- ^ Petzold, Evan (April 23, 2022). "Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera becomes 33rd player in MLB history with 3,000 hits". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Palmeiro suspended for steroids, denies intentional use". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 1, 2005. Retrieved August 10, 2024.