Player Profiles

YR	LEA	TEAM	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	OBP	SLG	AVG
2017	PIO	MISSOULA	36	135	20	43	8	3	2	15	4	0	8	27	.377	.467	.319
2018	NWL	HILLSBORO	37	138	24	40	5	2	5	24	12	3	14	20	.367	.464	.290
2018	MWL	KANE COUNTY	33	129	23	38	7	2	4	16	5	5	16	16	.389	.473	.295
2019	CAL	VISALIA	43	164	36	44	12	0	3	12	28	7	24	40	.388	.396	.268
2019	CAL	MODESTO	23	90	16	23	5	1	0	10	4	5	12	15	.339	.333	.256
2019	AZL	PEORIA	3	11	5	5	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	.500	.636	.455
2021	DAC	ARKANSAS	8	20	3	4	1	0	1	3	2	1	7	4	.393	.400	.200
2021	HAW	EVERETT	4	17	7	5	2	0	0	3	8	1	3	4	.429	.412	.294
2022	AZL	ACL	37	113	23	33	3	0	0	10	9	1	19	22	.404	.319	.292
2022	TL	ARKANSAS	31	97	20	22	4	0	2	13	15	2	35	22	.440	.330	.227
2023	AL	MARINERS	104	231	37	51	9	1	4	26	26	3	28	66	.343	.320	.221
2024	AL	RAYS	139	441	53	100	24	1	9	44	44	16	27	133	.283	.347	.227
2025	AL	RAYS	86	235	37	53	12	1	2	27	34	8	33	80	.327	.311	.226
2025	AL	YANKEES	40	79	15	21	6	0	3	9	15	3	14	18	.372	.456	.266

Personal

Caballero is a native of Panama.
Seven weeks removed from a heavenly moment, Jose Caballero still hasn't come down to earth.
The Missoula Osprey shortstop was the catalyst for a Chipola College baseball team that captured the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I title in Grand Junction, Colorado. To top it all off, fans of the Florida team chanted his name when he was recognized as tournament MVP.
"We're still proud about it and I'm still happy about it because there's not a lot of people that can say they're national champion," said Caballero, whose Osprey dropped a 4-3 decision to the Ogden Raptors Saturday at Ogren-Allegiance Park.
Caballero hit .448 in the NCJAA World Series with five home runs and 16 RBIs in seven games. Now the 7th round draft pick is putting up impressive numbers for the first-place Osprey, hitting .342 with a team-best .579 slugging percentage in his first 10 games.
Caballero is no slouch with the glove, either. He made a critical play for Chipola in the national chipper, diving to stop a ball hit up the middle and prevent San Jacinto-North from scoring multiple runs.
He knows all about the internet chatter indicating he may be moved to second base. His versatility, along with his speed and power, make him an intriguing prospect in the Arizona Diamondbacks' organization.
"I don't really care because last year I played all season long shortstop, this year I played all season long second base," he said of his college career. "If they want to move me to second, I'm good with it. Keep me at shortstop I'm good with it, even third base. I don't really care. I like to be in the lineup."
Caballero said that being selected by Arizona in the MLB Draft was as exciting as being picked in the seventh round. "I was so proud because (Diamondbacks pitcher) Randall Delgado is from my country (Panama)," he said. "And I'm happy to be in Missoula. I feel like the weather is better than Florida because it's not so humid.
"It's comfortable and the fans come every day to support the players, and I like that a lot." (Bill Speltz - 406mtsports - Jul 22, 2017)
June 2017: The D'Backs chose Caballero in the 7th round, out of Chipola Jr. College in Florida. He signed with scout Luke Wrenn.
Jose committed to play for Panama in the 2023 WBC.
2023 Season: The Seattle Mariners acquired Jose Caballero from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline in 2019 for Mike Leake. Cabellero made his debut for the Mariners on April 19 of the 2023 season and played in 104 games for the Mariners this season.
Jose Cabellero was not expected to be a contributor for the Mariners when Jerry Dipoto was building this team last offseason. But with a strong showing in spring training and and a good start with Tacoma he played his way onto the 26-man roster when Sam Haggerty was banged up.
Caballero played that utility role that the Mariners love so much. He spent time at second base, shortstop, third base, and even played left field for the Mariners this season. Caballero's first half of the season was great for a rookie. He had a slash line of .233/.361/.343. In the first half he had 3 home runs, 21 runs scored, 20 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.
Caballero's second half was a different story. With the addition of Rojas and the return of Moore, he didn't get as much playing time. His slash line for the second half was .200/.310/.282, with 1 homerun, 16 runs, 6 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases. He cooled off immensely in the second half.
I gave Caballero a B+ because, for a rookie who wasn't even expected to be on the team in 2023, he did some good things. As a rookie, he produced a 2.4 WAR season. He had an above-average walk rate of 10%, he caused chaos for other pitchers with the pitch clock and stole 26 out of 29 bases. He also was able to be that utility player that the Mariners like. I am excited to see if he can build on 2023 in 2024. (Ryne Degroot | Oct 28, 2023)
TRANSACTIONS
June 2017: The D'Backs chose Caballero in the 7th round, out of Chipola Jr. College in Florida. He signed with scout Luke Wrenn.
July 31, 2019: The Mariners traded RHP Mike Leake and cash to the Diamondbacks for INF Jose Caballero.

Jan. 6, 2024: The Rays traded outfielder Luke Raley to the Mariners for infielder Jose Caballero.

July 31, 2025: The New York Yankees upgraded their position player pool with two trades, sending infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels and acquiring utility man Jose Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jan 8, 2026: Jose and the Yankees avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year deal for $2 million.

Batting

Caballero has an impressive hit tool - a pure 60 grade on the 20-80 scouting scale. And he has fringe-average power.

Running

Sept 29, 2024: José Caballero (TB), 44 Stolen Bases
This marks the fifth time that a Rays player has outright led or tied for the American League lead in steals since their first season in 1998. Carl Crawford was the outright leader from 2003-04 and in 2006; and he tied Brian Roberts (Orioles) for the AL lead in 2007. Caballero did so in his first year with the Rays. (Editor's note: Caballero wound up leading the league for the 2024 season, with 44 steals.)
2025 Season: The 2024 American League leader in steals with 44, Caballero swiped 49 bags in 2025 to lead not only the AL but all of MLB. Thirty-four of his steals came with the Rays before Caballero was shipped to the Yankees at the Trade Deadline, and he posted an .828 OPS with 15 steals in 40 games with New York. (MLB.com - Sept. 28, 2025)

Career Injury Report

May 31, 2019: Caballero was on the DL.
April 22- June 1, 2022: Jose was on the IL.
June 14-Aug. 25, 2022: Jose was back on the IL.

Nickname:	N/A	Position:	2B-3B-SS
Home:	N/A	Team:	YANKEES
Height:	5' 10"	Bats:	R
Weight:	185	Throws:	R
DOB:	8/30/1996	Agent:	N/A
Uniform #:	72
Birth City:	Panama City, Panama
Draft:	D'Backs #7 - 2017 - Out of Chipola JUCO (FL)