Adrian Beltre

Baseball Player

Adrian Beltre was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 7th, 1979 and is the Baseball Player. At the age of 44, Adrian Beltre biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
April 7, 1979
Nationality
Dominican Republic
Place of Birth
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Age
44 years old
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Networth
$65 Million
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Baseball Player
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180cm
Weight
99.8kg
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Black
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Dark brown
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Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, DO)
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Adrian Beltre Life

Adrián Beltré Pérez (born April 7, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman.

Originally signed as an amateur free agent, he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998 at age 19.

He subsequently played for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers.

He batted and threw right-handed.

He became one of the most all-around accomplished players in history; he ranks 13th in defensive Wins Above Replacement and was the fourth third baseman to reach 400 home runs and 1,500 runs batted in.

Beltré was a four-time selection for the Silver Slugger Award and MLB All-Star Game, and a five-time winner of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The fifth major leaguer to hit at least 100 home runs for three teams, he hit at least 20 home runs in 12 seasons, and in five, drove in at least 100 runs.

He hit a major league-leading 48 home runs while playing for the Dodgers in 2004, was the team MVP of the Red Sox in 2010, and tied for the major league lead in hits in 2013 while playing for the Rangers.

Sharing the record as one of four major leaguers to hit for the cycle three times, Beltré was the only one to hit three at the same stadium, Globe Life Park in Arlington.

He was the sixth player with a three-home-run game in both the regular season and postseason, and the second with both a three-home-run game and cycle in the same week.

On July 30, 2017, he became the 31st player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits, and the first from the Dominican Republic.When he retired, Beltré ranked in the top ten all-time at his position in games played, assists, putouts, and double plays.

He also holds the records for most hits, runs batted in, and runs scored by a third baseman.

Beltré was the second-to-last active player to have played in the 1990s; at his retirement, former Rangers teammate Bartolo Colón became the last.

Early life

Beltré was born on April 7, 1979 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He attended Liceo Máximo Gómez High School. While working out at Campo Las Palmas in 1994, a Los Angeles Dodgers facility – one of the first of its kind for a Major League Baseball (MLB) team in the Dominican Republic – Beltré was spotted by scouts Ralph Avila and Pablo Peguero. Though only 15 and weighing 130 pounds (59 kg), Beltré featured a quick swing and live throwing arm. On the insistence of Avila and Peguero, the Dodgers signed him in July 1994 with a $23,000 signing bonus.

Personal life

Beltré is married to his wife, Sandra, and has three children.

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Adrian Beltre Career

Professional career

Beltré, a highly regarded prospect when he began his major league career, was a highly regarded prospect. Beltré made his major league debut on June 24, 1998, beginning at third base against the Anaheim Angels in the first game of an interleague series. He was called up to the majors from the then-Dodgers' double-A affiliate San Antonio Missions. He was the youngest player in the National League at the time (NL). Beltré scored in (RBI) double off Angels starter Chuck Finley from left field to tie the game in his first at-bat. Beltré's first home run came six days after against Texas Rangers starter Rick Helling. Beltré had 13 errors at third base as a result of the 1998 season, while batting.215 with seven home runs.

Beltré's agent, Scott Boras, expressed surprise at one point during his rapid rise to the majors and care of "such a difficult situation as third base" at age 20. Beltré claimed that he was 19 years old, not 20. Boras later discovered that his date of birth in the Dodgers' records was inaccurate and indicated the same to the team, but that if they were to correct the error by compensating Beltré for signing him at a younger age than MLB's allowable age, they would no longer investigate the subject. Boras' assertion was denied by team members at Las Palmas. Boras and Beltré went public as a result. Boras persuaded Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig to look into the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, and Major League Baseball suspended their Scouting activities in the Dominican Republic for one year, as well as Avila and Peguero. Fred Claire, the Dodgers' general manager, who MLB did not notify during their probe, expressed surprise and said he was unaware of the situation. Beltré was awarded $48,500 in damages, according to Selig.

Beltré had a breakout season in 2004, with a number of career highs, including leading MLB with 48 home runs. Among the other notable career milestones were batting.334, 200 runs, 121 RBI, 104 runs scored,.629 slugging percentage, and a high 32 doubles for second-career Brian Cosworth. He came in second place in voting for the NL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), and was honoured with his first career Silver Slugger Award and the Babe Ruth Home Run Award.

Before the 2005 season, the Seattle Mariners signed Beltré as a free agent in exchange for a five-year, $64 million contract. He batted just.255 with 19 home runs and 87 RBI, regressing to his pre-2004 form. Beltré's boss Mike Hargrove did not give up hope on Beltré, saying, "I think it's a season in which, personally, he's dissatisfied." I believe it was a year for him to grow on the longer he's here and the longer he's in the American League.

After Beltré had batted.167 through April 10, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Ted Miller predicted that he would be one of the Mariners' best busts. Beltré's batting average was slowly improving by June 5, 2006, from 109 on April 16 to.236 at that point. Beltré's hitting improved after he scored his first home run in April and his second later this month.

Beltré's first home run in Safeco Field history came against the Boston Red Sox on July 23, 2006.

Though Beltré's year wasn't good, it was still his best as a Mariner. He had 26 home runs, 99 RBI, and a career-high 41 doubles. He was also honoured with a Fielding Bible Award for being the best MLB defensive third baseman of the year.

The 2007 season was not one of Beltré's best defensive years economically. He tied for the AL lead in errors by a third baseman, with 18, but second in the league in assists, total probability, and range factor. He was charged with the lowest fielding percentage of all third basemen in the league at.958. Beltré was nominated for his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Mariners third baseman to win the award despite leading third basemen in errors.

Beltré rode the bike at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 1, 2008, becoming the fourth Mariner to do so. Shortstop Stephen Drew of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit for the cycle on the day, the first time two players had done so since 1920. That year, he received his second Fielding Bible Award for his brave acts.

Despite playing third base, Beltré's decision not to wear a cup has been well documented. On August 13, 2009, he suffered a hard ground ball to the groin. Despite being in for the remainder of the 14-inning win, he was put on the DL after suffering bleeding in one of his testicles. Teammate Ken Griffey Jr. conspired with those responsible for the Safeco Field public address system to make Beltré's at-bat intro song the opening march from The Nutcracker Suite in his first game after returning from the DL.

Beltré opened a new one on November 5, 2009.

Beltré signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 7, 2010. With a $1 million buyout, the player had a $5 million player option for 2011.

Although Beltré's career before joining the Red Sox was considered somewhat disappointing, he ranked.321 with 28 home runs and 49 doubles in 2010, benefiting from the hitter-friendly Fenway Park. Beltré led the Red Sox in batting average and tied David Ortiz for the team's top RBIs (102). He had 189 hits in 589 at-bats and 84 runs scored in the year. Beltré led the Majors in doubles with 49 (also a career high). He also placed fourth in the AL in batting average and slugging percentage (.553). He also had two stolen bases on the year and finished ninth in MVP rankings.

Beltré agreed to a five-year (2011–15) $80 million contract with the Texas Rangers on January 5, 2011. He was with the Rangers for eight years before retiring from baseball in 2018. Beltré's stats have increased when he was in his thirties. Although he had previously worked in ballparks in Los Angeles and Seattle that are notoriously ineffective to hitters, the Rangers' ballpark was regarded as a hitter-friendly venue. Beltré's Rangers tenure was described as "nothing short of brilliant" by the Wall Street Journal.

Beltré was a member of the 2011 American League All-Star team. Beltré strained his hamstring and was also placed on the DL on July 22, and was also on the DL. For his 2,000th career appearance, he hit the Red Sox line single to right against the Red Sox on September 4, the Red Sox's 2,000th strike. Beltré made two home runs against the Oakland Athletics on September 11, including the 300th of his career. In September, he was named the Month's Player of the Month.

Beltré hit.296 with 32 home runs in 2011, fifth in the AL. He came in third in the American League in slugging percentage (.561), sixth in RBIs (105), and ninth in OPS (.892). In 2011, the Fielding Bible staff estimated that he saved 17 runs on defense.

Beltré made his sixth appearance in a Major League playoff game on October 4, 2011, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Beltré and the Rangers competed in the 2011 World Series. In Game 5 of the 2011 World Series, he made his fourth playoff appearance in the 2011 World Series as he tried an outside curve ball from Chris Carpenter. In seven games, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Rangers.

Beltré's defense earned him more praise. He received his third Gold Glove Award and first by a Ranger third baseman since Buddy Bell's six-year career from 1979 to 1984 on November 1, 2011. He also received his third Fielding Bible Award. On November 2, 2011, he was given the Silver Slugger Award.

Beltré was selected a starter in the All-Star Game on July 1, 2012. Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli were among the All-Star team's teammates. It was Beltré's third All-Star Game and third in a row dating back to the Boston Red Sox in 2010.

Beltré had three home runs in his first three at-batches against the Baltimore Orioles on August 22, 2012, two in the same inning. Pablo Sandoval, Albert Pujols, George Brett, Reggie Jackson, and Babe Ruth are the only players to play in both the regular season and the playoffs. For the second time in his career, he hit the cycle on August 24. Both of his cycles were born at Rangers Ballpark. It was the first time a player had hit the bike more than once at the same stadium, with his first appearance as a member of the Mariners. Joe DiMaggio was the only two players in big league history to play three homer games and a cycle in the same week. Beltré was named the AL Player of the Week for August 20–26, thanks to his efforts. He batted.433 (13-for-30), one triple, five home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs scored in seven games during his seven games. He had the highest slugging percentage (1.100) in the majors, had the most total bases (33), was tied for first in hits and home runs, and tied for second in RBI.

More defensive accolades followed Beltré after the season. He received his second consecutive Fielding Bible Award and his fourth overall. On October 30, he was also honoured with the Gold Glove Award for the season, as well as his second Platinum Glove Award. Wilson Sporting Goods named him as one of their Defensive Player of the Year, the first time this honor was given.

Beltré was the team captain of the Rangers in 2013.

Beltré was named the American League Player of the Week for July 1–7 on July 8, 2013. He batted.478 (11-for-23) in six games, with four home runs, two doubles, and five RBI. He led the American League in home runs, slugging (1.087), OPS (1.607), total bases (25), and extra-base hits (six) while still delivering the fourth-best batting average. Beltré had a field day in all six games, with two or more hits hitting four times. On July 4 against Seattle, he had his 24th multi-homer game of his career.

Beltré was named the American League Player of the Month for his fourth monthly honor, owing to his solid hitting in July. He batted.369 with four doubles, nine homers, 19 RBI, and 13 runs scored in more than 26 games. With both Alfonso Soriano, in home runs, and Torii Hunter in total bases (69), he tied for the top of the major leagues (69). Beltré was also ranked in the AL leader in slugging percentage (second, 670), extra-base hits (tied for second, 13), and bat average (sixth). On July 31, he led the Rangers past the Angels on their seventh walk-off home run of his career and first with Texas. It was his third monthly award with Texas, making him one of seven Rangers players to win multiple times, including Josh Hamilton (four), Rafael Palmeiro, Alex Rodriguez (both with three), Iván Rodrlez, Juan González, and Rubén Sierra (two each).

Beltré played in 161 games in 2013 and finished with a.315 average, 30 homers, 92 RBI, and.509 SLG. With 199 hits, he led the American League in batting average and fifth in total bases (328). He also ranked in games played, slugging percentage, and home runs. He was tied for seventh place in the AL MVP poll. Beltré has been named Player of the Year by the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Beltré achieved his 100th home run as a member of the Colorado Rockies on May 7, 2014, becoming only the fifth player in Major League history to reach 100 home runs with three franchises. Darrell Evans, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez, and Jim Thome were among Darrell Evans, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez, and Jim Thome.

Beltré hit Drew Smyly of the Detroit Tigers for his 2,500th game as a player, as well as the first time in a 4-for-4 game.

Beltré struck Sonny Gray in the first inning for his 2,591st strike, deposing Vladimir Guerrero as the all-time hit leader among Dominican-born players.

Beltré's highest average since 2004 was.324 in 148 games, with 19 home runs and 77 RBI.

Beltré's choice was announced in February 2015, but it would have been void if he had reached 586 plate appearances in the 2015 season.

Beltré scored his 400th home run on a Bruce Chen sinker while playing for the Cleveland Indians on May 15, 2015. He was the fifth player in MLB history to reach that level, and the fourth to do so while playing at least 75% of his games at third base.

Beltré needed surgery to fix it right away after the season came to an end, with a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Beltré won by 12–9 over Arlington on August 3, 2015, when he batted for the cycle for the first, second, third, and fifth innings against the Houston Astros in each of the first, second, third, and fifth innings. It was his third cycle as a Ranger, and third at Globe Life, the Rangers' home park, making him the only player to reach three cycles in a stadium. He was the first Rangers player to reach for multiple cycles. He was the first player to play in 82 years and tied for the most major league cycles, joining Long John Reilly, Bob Meusel, and Babe Herman as the fourth player to do so and tied the major league record for total cycle cycles.

On September 17, 2015, the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity presented Beltré with the 2014 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, making him the first Rangers player to win the award. He had been active in charitable activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, the Texas Rangers RBI program, the I Love Baseball foundation, and the foundations established by a number of major league players.

Beltré batted.448 with two home runs and 13 RBI during the Rangers' run into the AL West championship last week. In the final game of the season, he went 2-4 to help the Rangers win their sixth AL West title. He had 18 home runs, 83 RBI, 163 runs, and a.287 average for the season.

Beltré and the Rangers also agreed to a two-year, $36 million contract extension that will cover the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Beltré was denied from being a free agent at the end of the season, despite being valued at $18 million each for both seasons.

Beltré was home run on a curve ball from Jesse Hahn of Oakland, showing a knee injury. Beltré scored 1,501 runs off Juan Nicasio in a May 29 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, making him the 54th player to reach the milestone and the fourth third baseman. Beltré made history by becoming the 28th player to reach at least 10,000 runs in a career at-bats on July 2, 2016. He became the 36th player to reach 11,000 career plate appearances on July 23, 2016. In the bottom of the ninth inning for a 76 win, he hit the walk-off home run, his ninth of his career.

Beltré scored a go-ahead two-out double in his 2,900th game as a result of his career on August 24, 2016, leading the Rangers to a 6-5 victory. Beltré became the 39th player in Major League history to reach the milestone this season.

Beltré would show his distinctive home run knee drop in the second inning in a game against the Houston Astros on September 13, 2016. It was the first time he had reached the record since 2013 and fifth in his career. The Rangers' two-run home run in their eighth inning against the Athletics aided them in clinching the American League West division crown for the second year in a row and the seventh in franchise history. He hit 100 RBI for the first time since 2012 and the fifth time in his career. He was selected as the third baseman of the American League at third base, his fifth in his career.

Beltré was on the 10-day disabled list in 2017; he had injured his right leg near the end of spring training.

Beltré made his 600th career double on July 4, becoming the 17th player to reach that milestone. Beltré made history by becoming the 21st player to amass 5,000 bases on July 7. Beltré was ejected by umpire Gerry Davis on July 26, and Davis ordered Beltré, the next scheduled batter, to move closer to the on-deck circle during a game against the Miami Marlins. Beltré retaliated by picking up the edge of the logo on the on-deck circle and pushing it closer to where he had been standing, prompting Davis to dismiss him.

Beltré scored his 3,000th double into left field against Wade Miley of the Baltimore Orioles on July 30, 2017, making him the 31st player to reach this milestone and the first Dominican born player to do so.

Beltré played in only 94 games in 2017 due to hamstring and calf injuries.

The Rangers signed Bartolo Colón ahead of the 2018 season, making them the only two active players in the major leagues with at least 20 seasons. Beltré doubled in the second innings over the Oakland Athletics on April 5, 2018, beating Rod Carew as the all-time Latin-American hits leader.

Beltré made his all-time record in hits by a player born in the United States on June 13, 2018, giving him 3,090 career hits.

Beltré resigned on November 20, 2018.

Beltré's average batting average in 2,933 games over 21 years, 477 home runs, 1,524 runs, 636 doubles, a.286 on-base percentage, a.480 fielding percentage, and a.76 fielding percentage. He made.261 (29-for-111), hitting five home runs and 11 RBI in 28 games during the offseason.

Beltré is known as one of the best third basemen of all time.

Beltré has been in 21 major league seasons and won five Gold Gloves, as well as his power hitting.

Beltré's characteristic home run swing featured a decline to one knee when connecting with a breaking ball, especially during Game 5 of the 2011 World Series against Cardinals ace pitcher Chris Carpenter.

Beltré's defensive style was somewhat unconventional. Beltré fielded ground balls incorrectly by stopping before catching the ball and relying heavily on his feet's placement in throwing the ball to first base, according to Rangers boss Ron Washington. Beltré said that his arm was so strong that he was making many throwing mistakes early in his career; with his feet, he was able to increase his accuracy; despite his poor foot positioning.

Joe Maddon, Beltré's defensive coordinator, like Ozzie Smith's "flair at shortstop" and the way Steve Carlton tied his left wrist before releasing a slider, was compared to Ben Smith's "coiled batting position" and the way he defended his slider. "There are a few guys that did stuff unique to them that weren't out of the Spalding Guide," Maddon said. "They did things you wouldn't teach," Rangers bench coach Steve Buechele said, "He's not the most conventional third baseman"; he does things his own way and has developed his own style throughout his career; but there's something to be said about his hand-eye coordination and his hands." It's amazing what he does. ... He's a super smart player who knows where to place himself.

Beltré is known for his excitement and a sense of playfulness on the track. On pop flies, Elvis Andrus, Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus, where both men raised their arms to catch the ball. Sandy León hit a foul ball during a game against the Red Sox on June 26, 2016, just outside Beltré's reach. However, rather than returning to the infield immediately, he came very close to the ball in a hurry, pretending to steal it from the fan who caught León's foul ball.

Beltré is also known for his aversion of anyone touching the top of his head. He let his teammates touch his head before the game in which he had his 3,000th hit. The act has devolved into a game, inducing repeat offenders, including his infield partner Andrus. Beltré has also harmed Gatorade showers. He took a broom from the groundskeepers closet and began combing an area of infield dirt after a game in which he hit a grand slam that resulted in the Athletics' 5–2 win on August 15, 2016. Rougned Odor trudged to Beltré with a bucket of Gatorade, but Rougned Odor, the liquid's founder, skipped him in his attempt to drench Beltré.

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Adrian Beltre has been inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame by Joe Mauer and Todd Helton in the Class of '24.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
At the first attempt, Adrian Beltre was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Since being drafted from baseball after the 2018 season, the former Dodgers, Mariners, Red Sox, and Rangers third baseman's participation has been anticipated. Beltre's election to Cooperstown became official on Tuesday, after he secured 95.1 percent of the vote in his first year of eligibility.