Carlos Baerga

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Baerga
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 4, 1968(1968-11-04)
Age	56
Birthplace	Santurce
Country	Puerto Rico
Horoscope	Scorpio

Carlos Baerga Biography

Carlos Baerga is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 4, 1968 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. A retired Puerto Rican baseball player, who was a three-time All-Star during his 15-year Major League career.

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Carlos Obed Ortiz Baerga (/b aɪ ˈ ɛər ɡ ə / ; Spanish: [baˈeɾɣa] ; born November 4, 1968) is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball player. After spending most of his career as a second baseman, he was used at various positions late in his career.

On November 4, 1985, at the age of sixteen, Baerga was signed by the San Diego Padres. As a 17-year-old he debuted for their Class A affiliate Charleston Rainbows. He played with the team for two seasons. On December 6, 1989, San Diego traded him to the Cleveland Indians along with Sandy Alomar, Jr. and Chris James in exchange for established power-hitter Joe Carter. Baerga debuted as a major league baseball player with the Indians, on April 14, 1990. That year, he played mostly as a third baseman and shortstop and would hit 17 doubles and seven home runs, while averaging .260 at the plate.

He and Myriam had two children together.

Carlos Baerga Net Worth

Carlos Baerga is one of the richest Baseball Player from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Baerga 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1985, he was the first to be signed by San Diego Padres.

He was twice a Silver Slugger winner, for being the best offensive 2nd baseman in the American League.

Baerga became the first second baseman since Rogers Hornsby in 1922 to have back-to-back 200+ hit, 20+ home run, 100+ RBI, and .300+ average seasons when he accomplished the feat in 1992–93. He was a 3-time All Star in the 1992, 1993, and 1994 seasons.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carlos Baerga Dating?

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Baerga began to develop problems with his knees. On January 27, 1999, Baerga was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals and released before the season began. The Cincinnati Reds signed him, but after he hit .290 in the minors, released him midseason. The San Diego Padres put him in the minors for 21 games where he hit .286, and brought him up for 33 games where he hit .250. Bought by Cleveland in August, he hit .228 in 31 games with them.

Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Carlos Baerga celebrates birthday on November 4 of every year.

In 2002, Baerga returned to the majors. That year, he got 52 hits with the Boston Red Sox, primarily serving as a pinch-hitter and designated hitter. In 2003, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he collected 71 hits for the team. The Diamondbacks re-signed him for 2004, but the aging Baerga, now prone to injury, got hurt again and was only able to play in 20 games that season. He was signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract before the 2005 season and played 93 games for them. He also played for Puerto Rico in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Is Carlos Baerga in the Hall of Fame?

In 2013, Baerga was elected into the Indians Hall of Fame.

What is Carlos Baerga doing now?

After retiring, Baerga has remained close to the sport. He spent some time working for ESPN as the Spanish-language broadcaster. He also helped coach the Puerto Rican national team during the World Baseball Classic, while becoming the owner of a winter league team in his home country.

How do you pronounce Baerga?

1. Baerga.
2. Pronunciation: by-AIR-gah.