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1970–1986 · CF
Cesar Cedeno
6' 2", 175 lbs·Lived to 75·Bats R / Throws R
5×Gold GloveAll-Star
The Almanac's Take
Cedeno was an elite defensive center fielder whose five Gold Gloves underscore his elite play in the field, yet his offensive profile remains underrated. His career .285 average and 110 OPS+ mark him as a solid above-average hitter, but his 1972 season, when he posted a .320 average with a 139 OPS+, demonstrates the genuine star potential that made him a four-time All-Star. He peaked early in Houston and remains a quietly accomplished all-around player from baseball's 1970s.
Career Highs
.921
Best OPS · 1972
26
Most HR · 1974
102
Most RBI · 1974
.320
Best AVG · 1973
Career Arc · OPS
17 seasonsStatistical Comps
Career · Batting
17 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | HOU | 90 | 355 | 7 | 42 | .310 | .790 | 111 |
| 1971 | HOU | 161 | 611 | 10 | 81 | .264 | .690 | 101 |
| 1972 | HOU | 139 | 559 | 22 | 82 | .320 | .921 | 139 |
| 1973 | HOU | 139 | 525 | 25 | 70 | .320 | .913 | 130 |
| 1974 | HOU | 160 | 610 | 26 | 102 | .269 | .799 | 115 |
| 1975 | HOU | 131 | 500 | 13 | 63 | .288 | .811 | 116 |
| 1976 | HOU | 150 | 575 | 18 | 83 | .297 | .811 | 119 |
| 1977 | HOU | 141 | 530 | 14 | 71 | .279 | .802 | 110 |
| 1978 | HOU | 50 | 192 | 7 | 23 | .281 | .786 | 112 |
| 1979 | HOU | 132 | 470 | 6 | 54 | .262 | .722 | 99 |
| 1980 | HOU | 137 | 499 | 10 | 73 | .309 | .854 | 120 |
| 1981 | HOU | 82 | 306 | 5 | 34 | .271 | .704 | 102 |
| 1982 | CIN | 138 | 492 | 8 | 57 | .289 | .758 | 106 |
| 1983 | CIN | 98 | 332 | 9 | 39 | .232 | .664 | 93 |
| 1984 | CIN | 110 | 380 | 10 | 47 | .276 | .750 | 106 |
| 1985 | CIN | 111 | 296 | 9 | 49 | .291 | .789 | 110 |
| 1986 | LAD | 37 | 78 | 0 | 6 | .231 | .576 | 80 |
| Career | 2006 | 7310 | 199 | 976 | .285 | — | — | |
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