José Caballero
Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Born: 1996-08-30, Las Tablas, Panama
Age: 30
Height/Weight: 5' 9" / 190 lbs
MLB Debut: 2023-04-15
College: Chipola Junior College
Draft: 2017 (Round 7, Pick #202)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
José Caballero is an American professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on August 30, 1996 in Las Tablas, Panama, he bats right and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Chipola Junior College and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2017 (Round 7, Pick #202).
José Caballero made his Major League Baseball debut on April 15, 2023. Across 1 seasons on the mound, he pitched 1.0 innings with 0 strikeouts and an ERA of 54.00. His career accolades include honors such as CAL Mid-Season All-Star. Today, José Caballero remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Career Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
Career Statistics
Tm: Tampa Bay Rays Lg: American League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 54.00 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 1.0 H: 5 R: 6 ER: 6 HR: 2 BB: 1 SO: 0 WHIP: 6.00
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tampa Bay Rays | American League | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
1 Total AwardsCAL Mid-Season All-Star
Jun 18, 2019📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogNew York Yankees activated SS José Caballero from the 10-day injured list.
New York Yankees placed SS José Caballero on the 10-day injured list. Right middle finger fracture.
SS José Caballero changed number to 72.
SS José Caballero changed number to 42.
Panama activated SS José Caballero.
New York Yankees activated SS José Caballero.
SS José Caballero roster status changed by New York Yankees.
Tampa Bay Rays traded SS José Caballero to New York Yankees for CF Everson Pereira and Future Considerations. Player To Be Named Later or Cash Cosnderations.
