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Omar Infante is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who currently plays for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and San Francisco Giants.
Infante was born on December 26, 1981, in Valencia, Venezuela. He attended high school at Liceo Jose Antonio Paez in Valencia. He began his professional career in 1999, signing with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.
Infante made his major league debut with the Tigers in 2002. He played for the Tigers until 2007, when he was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He played for the Braves until 2010, when he was traded to the Kansas City Royals. He played for the Royals until 2014, when he was traded to the San Francisco Giants. He played for the Giants until 2015, when he was traded to the Miami Marlins.
Infante is a two-time All-Star, having been selected to the All-Star Game in 2010 and 2014. He has also won a Silver Slugger Award in 2010.
As of 2021, Omar Infante's net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
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26 December, 1981 |
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26 December |
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Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
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Venezuelan |
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Omar Infante Height, Weight & Measurements
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Omar Infante Net Worth
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Timeline
After hitting just .238 in parts of three injury-riddled seasons with the Royals, Infante was designated for assignment on June 15, 2016. He was currently second in the all-star ballot at the time of his release. He cleared waivers and became a free agent on June 23.
On June 30, 2016, Infante agreed to a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. He was released by the Braves on August 16, 2016.
On December 9, 2016, the Tigers signed Infante to a minor league contract, and he was invited to spring training. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
During the 2015 season, Infante took part in many defensive gems while teaming with Gold Glove shortstop Alcides Escobar, and also experienced an offensive highlight by knocking in a career-high seven runs against the Cleveland Indians on September 18, 2015. But Infante lost his starting job for the latter part of the 2015 season after the Royals acquired Ben Zobrist before the trade deadline. Infante won his first championship, but played only sparingly as the Royals won the ALDS, the ALCS, and the World Series in 2015.
After struggling in the post season, on October 22, 2014 Infante hit a 2-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the 6th inning in a 5-run inning to lift the Royals past the Giants in a 7–2 victory.
Infante had a stellar 2013 season for the Tigers, despite spending over a month on the disabled list with a lower leg injury. He hit .318, his highest batting average since his career best .321 in 2010 with the Braves along with 10 home runs and 51 RBI. He also posted the highest slugging percentage of his career (.450).
On December 16, 2013, Infante signed a four-year, $30.25 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, with a club option for 2018.
On June 21, 2012, Infante played in his 1000th game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
In Game 4 of the 2012 World Series on October 28, 2012, Infante suffered a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch.
After the 2010 season, Infante and reliever Michael Dunn were traded to the Florida Marlins for second baseman Dan Uggla. On September 27, 2011, it was announced that Infante and the Marlins had agreed on a two-year extension, worth around $8 million.
In 2011, Infante lead the Majors in fielding assists.
National League manager Charlie Manuel selected Infante to the 2010 National League All-Star Team, earning Infante his first selection after proving to be one of the most valuable utility men in the National League. Infante was one of six Braves on the All-Star team.
On January 12, 2009, Infante signed a two-year contract worth $4.3 million with the Atlanta Braves.
Following his move to the bench, Infante played seven different positions during the 2007 season.
On November 12, 2007 Infante was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Jacque Jones. On December 4, 2007 Infante was traded again, this time along with Will Ohman to the Atlanta Braves for José Ascanio. A Cub for less than a month during the off-season, Infante never appeared in a game.
In 2004, Infante lost any chance to claim the starting shortstop role when the Tigers acquired Carlos Guillén, who went on to be an All-Star that year (Santiago had been included in the trade for Guillén). With Guillén at shortstop and free agent acquisition Fernando Viña at second base, Infante was likely to spend much of the season in the minors. Then he received an opportunity in mid-May to play every day at second base when Viña was sidelined for the year by a hamstring injury. He responded by playing solid defense and hitting .264 with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs in 142 games.
Infante's rebound in 2004 fueled speculation that he may one day become a star at second base. In 2005, however, he regressed, and the Tigers sought his replacement. In June of that year, the Tigers traded for Plácido Polanco, who had been filling a utility role with the Philadelphia Phillies. Polanco became the starting second baseman, and Infante moved to the bench.
Infante made his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers on September 7, 2002. entered the 2003 season as the starting shortstop for the Detroit Tigers. Ramón Santiago, considered a better glove-man started the season at second base. Considered two of the Tigers better prospects, both proved overmatched; Infante hit .222 with no home runs and eight RBIs in over 200 at-bats.
Omar Rafael Infante [in-FAHN-tay] (born December 26, 1981) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball second baseman. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and Kansas City Royals. He was an All-Star in 2010, and won a World Series in 2015. While primarily a second baseman, he has experience at every position except for pitcher, catcher, and first base.
