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21. Carlos Beltran

21. Carlos Beltran
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 24, 1977 in Manati, P.R.
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 14, 1998
  • Final Game: October 01, 2017
  • Rookie of the Year - 1999
  • Gold Glove - 2006
  • Silver Slugger - 2006
  • TSN All-Star - 2006
  • Gold Glove - 2007
  • Silver Slugger - 2007
  • Gold Glove - 2008
  • Roberto Clemente Award - 2013
  • MVP - 2003
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2006
  • MVP - 2007
  • MVP - 2008
  • MVP - 2011
  • MVP - 2012
  • Rookie of the Year - 1999
 
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Carlos Beltran has an excellent chance of being a Hall of Famer and it all began in Kansas City.  In 1999, Beltran took over the starting Centerfield job and the third spot on the batting order.  Not surprisingly, Beltran would win the Rookie of the Year in the AL and he would belt 20 Home Runs and 100 RBIs in all of full seasons with Kansas City. 

Beltran provided excellent defense for the Royals and great speed as he went over 35 Stolen Bases four times with KC.  Sadly for the Royals and their fans the in the 2000’s the team was in the midst of their small market doldrums and were unable to afford what would become a rich (and deserved) contract.

As a Royal, Beltran had 899 Hits, 123 Home Runs and 164 Stolen Bases, while batting .287.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round of the Amateur Draft 6/1/95.
  • Departed: Traded as part of a three team trade to the Houston Astros.  The Oakland Athletics sent Mark Teahen and Mike Wood to Kansas City.  Houston sent Octavio Dotel to Oakland.  Houston sent John Buck and Cash to Kansas City. 6/24/04.
  • Games Played: 795
  • Notable Statistics: 546 Runs Scored
    899 Hits
    156 Doubles
    45 Triples
    123 Home Runs
    516 Runs Batted In
    164 Stolen Bases
    .287/.352/.483 Slash Line
    24.8 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star  (2004*)
    Rookie of the Year (1999)
    Highest Stolen Base Percentage (2001 & 2003)
    Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (1999)
    Most Assists by a Centerfielder (1999, 2001 & 2002)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (2001)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder (2000)

    * Traded midway through the season to the Houston Astros.

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