Positions: Outfielder and Designated Hitter
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-4, 240lb (193cm, 108kg)
Born: July 2, 1964 in La Habana, Cuba cu
Draft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 15th round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from Carol City HS (Miami Gardens, FL).
High Schools: Carol City HS (Miami Gardens, FL), Coral Park HS (Miami, FL)
Debut:
September 2, 1985
(Age 21-062d,
15,078th in major league history)
vs. BAL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 6, 2001
(Age 37-096d)
vs. MIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1986 season
Agents: Juan Iglesias • Previously: Bo McKinnis, Dennis Gilbert, Jeff Borris
Full Name: Jose Canseco
Nicknames: The Chemist
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Relatives: Brother of Ozzie Canseco
Career
42.4
7057
1877
462
.266
1186
1407
200
.353
.515
.867
132
| 0 Runs |
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