After initially making his name with the Yankees, Melky Cabrera has made a name for himself as one of the league's most explosive hitters. He is a two-time World Series Champion (2009, 2012), and in his first All-Star appearance (2012), he was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
DOB: 8/11/1984
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Weight: 200 lbs.
Height: 6' 0"
Bats: Switch
Throws: Left
Draft Year: 2001
Draft Round: N/A (Signed as an Amateur Free Agent by New York Yankees)
MLB Debut: 7/7/2005
Did You Know? While with the Yankees, Melky's nickname was "Leche," which is Spanish for "milk."