What is Carlos Beltrán's Net Worth?
Carlos Beltrán is a renowned Puerto Rican former professional baseball player with a net worth of $80 million. Throughout his baseball career, Carlos earned over $160 million in salary. His peak annual salary was $19.4 million with the New York Mets during the 2009-2010 season. Beltrán's Major League Baseball (MLB) journey spanned from 1998 to 2017, playing for teams like the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. During his illustrious career, he won three Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. He is known for having the highest success rate in stolen bases among MLB players. Post-retirement, Beltrán was implicated in the Astros' controversial sign-stealing scheme during their 2017 championship season.
Early Life
Carlos Iván Beltrán was born on April 24, 1977, in Manatí, Puerto Rico. From a young age, he showed exceptional talent in multiple sports, excelling particularly in baseball and volleyball. At his father's behest, Carlos focused solely on baseball. He attended Fernando Callejo High School and graduated in 1995.
Career Beginnings in the Minors
In the 1995 MLB Draft, Beltrán was selected in the second round by the Kansas City Royals. He commenced his professional career with the Gulf Coast Royals in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. The following year, he played for the Spokane Indians of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League and later for other minor league teams like Lansing Lugnuts, Wilmington Blue Rocks, and Wichita Wranglers.
Kansas City Royals
Beltrán made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals in September 1998. By the next season, he became the team's starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. His debut season was stellar, featuring 22 home runs and earning the AL Rookie of the Year Award. Despite some injury setbacks in 2000, he recovered in 2001 with 24 home runs and a .306 batting average. Beltrán maintained strong performance in 2002 with 29 homers and a .273 batting average, continuing a remarkable form in 2003 with 26 homers and a .307 batting average. His tenure with the Royals concluded in 2004 amid trade speculations and the team's strategic reorganization.
Houston Astros, First Stint
Beltrán was traded to the Houston Astros in June 2004. His proficiency was evident as he hit 23 home runs and batted .258 in 90 games. In the playoffs, he matched Barry Bonds’ single postseason record with eight home runs, leading the Astros to the NLDS victory before facing defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS.
New York Mets
After the 2004 season, Beltrán signed a seven-year contract with the New York Mets. In 2005, he faced a serious setback after colliding with teammate Mike Cameron. His condition was compounded by a quadriceps injury, resulting in career-low statistics. He rebounded in 2006, tying the Mets' single-season home run record with 41 and winning his first Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards. The Mets reached the NLCS but fell to the Cardinals.
Beltrán continued to excel, winning consecutive Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards in 2007 and a third Gold Glove in 2008. In 2009, he achieved his 1,000th RBI. Following knee surgery, his 2010 season was limited, leading to his move to right field in 2011, where he notched his first three-home run game before leaving the Mets.
San Francisco Giants
In 2011, Beltrán was traded to the San Francisco Giants. He marked his stint with the team by hitting his 300th career home run. He finished the season with seven home runs and a .323 batting average.
St. Louis Cardinals
Beltrán signed a two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in late 2011. He reached several career milestones, including becoming the first switch-hitter to achieve 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases. He also recorded his 2,000th hit and his 400th double. The Cardinals advanced to the NLDS and the NLCS, losing to the Giants. In 2013, he won the Roberto Clemente Award and reached the World Series, where the Cardinals lost to the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankees
In late 2013, Beltrán signed with the New York Yankees. His first season was marred by a bone spur and personal tragedy. The 2015 season saw improvements, but injuries persisted. In 2016, he achieved milestones like 400 career home runs, 2,500 hits, and 1,500 RBIs.
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Texas Rangers
Beltrán joined the Texas Rangers in 2016, finishing the season with 29 home runs and a .295 batting average. The Rangers were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS.
Houston Astros, Second Stint
Beltrán returned to the Astros in 2017, a season marked by triumph and controversy. The team won 101 games, secured the AL West title, and triumphed in the ALDS and ALCS, ultimately winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Beltrán retired post-season. However, the championship win was later tainted by revelations of an illegal sign-stealing scheme with Beltrán at the center, leading to his dismissal from a managerial role with the Mets.
Personal Life
Carlos Beltrán lives with his wife Jessica, their two daughters, and a son in New York City. His charitable work includes the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy in Florida, Puerto Rico, established on 20 acres of government-donated land.
