Carlos Baerga

Carlos Baerga
Carlos Baerga
	Baerga in 2024
	Second baseman
	Born: November 4, 1968 (age 56); Santurce, Puerto Rico
	Batted: Switch Threw: Right
Professional debut
	MLB: April 14, 1990, for the Cleveland Indians
	KBO: July 28, 2001, for the Samsung Lions
Last appearance
	MLB: September 30, 2005, for the Washington Nationals
	KBO: October 28, 2001, for the Samsung Lions
MLB statistics
Batting average	.291
Home runs	134
Runs batted in	774
KBO statistics
Batting average	.275
Home runs	4
Runs batted in	17
Teams
	Cleveland Indians (1990–1996); New York Mets (1996–1998); San Diego Padres (1999); Cleveland Indians (1999); Samsung Lions (2001); Boston Red Sox (2002); Arizona Diamondbacks (2003–2004); Washington Nationals (2005);
Career highlights and awards
	3× All-Star (1992, 1993, 1995); 2× Silver Slugger Award (1993, 1994); Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame;
Medals
Men's Baseball
Representing Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic

Carlos Obed Ortiz Baerga^[1] (/baɪˈɛərɡə/; Spanish: [baˈeɾɣa]; born November 4, 1968) is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball player. Baerga was known for his superb hitting abilities during his first stint with the Cleveland Indians in the early-to-mid-1990s, accumulating impressive batting statistics, earning three All-Star appearances (1992, 1993, 1995), two Silver Slugger Awards (1993, 1994), and making key contributions to the Indians' 1995 postseason run.^[2] He was considered one of Major League Baseball's hardest-hitting middle infielders by 1995 with his superb bat speed and switch-hitting power.^[3] After spending most of his career as a second baseman, he was used at various positions late in his career. Baerga was elected into the Indians Hall of Fame in 2013.

^ Schneider, Russell (2004). The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 133. ISBN 9781582618401.
^ Porter, David L. (2000). Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: A-F. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. pp. 47–48. ISBN 031329884X. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
^ "1996 Score - [Base] - Dugout Collection Artist's Proof #14.2 - Carlos Baerga". Score. Pinnacle Brands, Inc. 1995. Retrieved May 18, 2021.

[indenc-1] Schneider, Russell (2004). The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 133. ISBN 9781582618401.

[Bio-2] Porter, David L. (2000). Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: A-F. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. pp. 47–48. ISBN 031329884X. Retrieved May 18, 2021.

[1996_Score-3] "1996 Score - [Base] - Dugout Collection Artist's Proof #14.2 - Carlos Baerga". Score. Pinnacle Brands, Inc. 1995. Retrieved May 18, 2021.

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