Later in the at-bat, Cabrera hit a pitch to deep right field for a two-run home run. [117] On June 12, Cabrera suffered a left biceps injury after swinging and immediately left the game. At the age of 32 years, 33 days, he was the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone. Up to this point, he hit just nine homers in his 489 at-bats. [93], Cabrera was named the American League Co-Player of the Week, along with fellow Tigers teammate Cameron Maybin, for the week of May 1622. He has played at first and third base for most of his major league career, but primarily played left and right field before 2006. This marked Cabrera's 15th weekly honor, tying him with Barry Bonds for the second-most all-time. (She) has made every attempt to work with (the) father over the years regarding child support," Orlando attorney Terry Young, Rodriguez's lawyer, has argued in court documents. He became a babalawo in the 2006 offseason. 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In the winter of 2000, he played in the Venezuelan Winter League for the Tigres de Aragua, where he was moved from shortstop to third baseman position. He went on to the World Series, where he secured his first home run in the Series since 2003. [145] On July 25, Cabrera hit a solo home run for his 1,840th RBI, moving him into the Top 15 on the all-time list. Cabrera batted .379 (39-for-103) with 10 doubles, eight home runs, 18 RBI, 39 hits, and 19 runs scored in 26 games to claim his fifth career Player of the Month Award and help the Tigers secure their fourth straight AL Central Division title by one game over the Kansas City Royals. Longtime Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera joins baseball's 3,000-hit On September 26, in a game against the Cleveland Indians, Cabrera suffered a high ankle sprain while getting back to first base on a pick-off attempt. In 2015, though he was named to the All-star game, he was unable to play due to injury. "(Cabrera) attempts to portray (the) mother as some villainous criminal attempting to 'extort' him for money when just the opposite is the case. [158], On January 21, 2010, it was reported that Cabrera spent three months in an alcohol abuse treatment center to help him recover from his addiction. Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera records 3,000th career hit [20], On September 15, 2007, in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, Cabrera drove in at least 100 runs for the fourth consecutive year. He's Outta Here: Manager Tony La Russa . [144] In his only All-Star game plate appearance, Cabrera grounded out to shortstop. Cabrera batted .347 (34-for-98) with 20 runs scored, four doubles, 10 home runs, and 27 RBI over 26 games to claim his sixth career Player of the Month Award. Miguel Cabrera Personal Life He is married to Rosangel Cabrera, who has three children for him. In 2012, after the signing of first baseman Prince Fielder, the Tigers announced Cabrera would move back to third base. [76], Cabrera was named the AL co-player of the week for the week of September 17. On August 30 against the Twins, Cabrera recorded his 2,000th career hit as a Tiger, becoming the eighth Tiger player to reach the milestone. At the time, the deal was the fourth-largest in baseball history, behind those signed by Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Manny Ramirez. [157] It was later reported he had a blood alcohol level of .26 when tested. Miguel Cabrera was a young boy who grew up in the neighbourhood fields of Venezuela taking batting practice. In the 2011 season, he was named to the AL All-star game. He is married to Rosangel Cabrera, who has three children for him. Miguel Cabrera, a skinny 20-year-old prospect who homered that day and helped the Florida Marlins win the World Series later that season, has been crushing baseballs ever since. In 2017, he struggled with back issues. [67], On March 28, 2014, the Tigers announced that Cabrera had signed an eight-year contract extension worth $248 million. Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera kisses his son Christopher during a pregame ceremony of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Detroit. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "[52] Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports called Cabrera "the greatest player in the game of baseball." Cabrera was the fifth player in major league history to accomplish this feat, joining Lou Gehrig (13 seasons), Jimmie Foxx (13 seasons), Alex Rodriguez (13 seasons), and Al Simmons (11 seasons). With the Marlins trailing 20, Mets catcher Paul Lo Duca hit a hard grounder that glanced off Cabrera's glove and rolled into left field, allowing a run to score as Lo Duca raced to second with a double. Miguel Cabrera's mistress gets mansion and $12K a month in child support and wants more. [75], On September 7, Cabrera recorded his 100th RBI of the season, reaching the milestone for the 11th consecutive season. Miguel Cabrera Cabrera with the Detroit Tigersin 2018 Detroit Tigers - No. This marked Cabrera's third consecutive All-Star appearance as a member of the Tigers and seventh appearance overall. Cabrera finished the 2021 season with a .256 batting average, 15 home runs, and 75 RBIs while posting career lows in on-base percentage (.316), slugging percentage (.386), and OPS (.701). He was voted to his second consecutive All-Star Game, along with teammates Paul Lo Duca and Willis, and won his first Silver Slugger Award. By far. [26], Cabrera was named the AL Player of the Month for July after batting .330 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Miguel Cabrera biography facts, childhood, net worth and personal life reviews in details, the life and profile of the astute baseball player. Cabrera went behind home plate to embrace his mother, wife, son and daughter on the field. Former Detroit Tigers' Willie Horton, left, hugs designated hitter Miguel Cabrera as he is presented his 3,000th career bat during pregame of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Detroit. In the 2011 ALCS, Cabrera hit .400 with four doubles, three home runs, and seven RBI, and posted a 1.606 OPS, but the Tigers fell to the Texas Rangers in six games. Despite this, after seeing the team's orbital surgeon, Dr. Srinivas Iyengar, Cabrera believed he would be ready for opening day on April 5. Miguel Cabrera. Five innings later, Cabrera added four more RBIs when he hit a ball 438 feet (134m) into the center field trees for his first career grand slam. [4][5] He joined the 500 home run club in 2021 and the 3,000 hit club in 2022; he is the seventh player in MLB history to reach both milestones. [94] On May 23, Cabrera hit his 500th career double, becoming the 62nd player all time to reach the milestone. [114] He started serving his suspension on September 2 after it was reduced to six games on appeal. As the best offensive player in the National League, he was awarded the Silver Slugger Award. It was the first three-home run game in Cabrera's career and came in his first game returning to the team after his daughter's birth. Cabrera had already made seven appearances at first, the first appearances at the position of his career. His proficiency in baseball has earned him All-Star honour on 11 occasions. In February 2007, he agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Marlins worth $7.4 million. In May 2010, he scored his first three home runs in a game.