Willy Taveras #3

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Triple-A Affiliate

CF
B/T: R/R
6' 0"/180

Willy Taveras
Status: Released
Born: 12/25/1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic
Draft: 0, Houston Astros, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 16
MLB Debut: 9/06/2004

MiLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
3781	.290	53	388	343	.759

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
3781	.290	53	388	343	.759

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2412	.274	8	128	195	.647

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2412	.274	8	128	195	.647

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	3781	675	1098	53	388	343	.290	.362	.759
MLB Career Stats	2412	358	662	8	128	195	.274	.320	.647

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	3781	675	1098	53	388	343	.290	.362	.759
MLB Career Stats	2412	358	662	8	128	195	.274	.320	.647

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	July 22, 2019	Sugar Land Skeeters released CF Willy Taveras.
	July 15, 2019	Sugar Land Skeeters placed CF Willy Taveras on the temporarily inactive list.
	May 27, 2019	Sugar Land Skeeters activated CF Willy Taveras from the temporarily inactive list.
	May 24, 2019	Sugar Land Skeeters placed CF Willy Taveras on the temporarily inactive list.
	May 13, 2019	Sugar Land Skeeters signed free agent CF Willy Taveras.
	February 21, 2017	Pericos de Puebla traded RHP Chad Gaudin, 1B Daric Barton, 2B Manny Rodriguez, LF Nyjer Morgan, 3B Rodolfo Amador and CF Willy Taveras to Acereros del Norte for RHP Joaquin Lara.
	April 11, 2016	Pericos de Puebla signed free agent CF Willy Taveras.
	April 15, 2015	Pericos de Puebla placed CF Willy Taveras on the reserve list.
	February 6, 2015	Pericos de Puebla activated CF Willy Taveras.
	April 2, 2014	Pericos de Puebla signed free agent CF Willy Taveras.
	July 25, 2013	Omaha Storm Chasers released CF Willy Taveras.
	April 25, 2013	Omaha Storm Chasers activated CF Willy Taveras from the temporarily inactive list.
	April 15, 2013	Omaha Storm Chasers placed CF Willy Taveras on the temporarily inactive list.
	December 28, 2012	Yaquis de Obregon placed CF Willy Taveras on the reserve list.
	December 11, 2012	Kansas City Royals signed free agent CF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	October 9, 2012	Yaquis de Obregon activated OF Willy Taveras.
	November 2, 2011	CF Willy Taveras elected free agency.
	August 13, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox activated CF Willy Taveras from the 7-day disabled list.
	July 24, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox placed CF Willy Taveras on the 7-day disabled list. right hamstring strain
	July 22, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox activated CF Willy Taveras from the temporarily inactive list.
	July 16, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox placed CF Willy Taveras on the temporarily inactive list.
	April 28, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox activated CF Willy Taveras from the temporarily inactive list.
	April 21, 2011	Colorado Springs Sky Sox placed CF Willy Taveras on the temporarily inactive list.
	April 7, 2011	CF Willy Taveras assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
	January 24, 2011	Colorado Rockies signed free agent CF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	November 6, 2010	Willy Taveras elected free agency.
	October 21, 2010	OF Willy Taveras assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
	August 16, 2010	LF Willy Taveras assigned to Oklahoma City RedHawks from Texas Rangers.
	August 15, 2010	Texas Rangers signed free agent LF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract.
	August 2, 2010	Gwinnett Braves released CF Willy Taveras.
	July 4, 2010	CF Willy Taveras assigned to Gwinnett Braves from Atlanta Braves.
	July 3, 2010	Atlanta Braves signed free agent CF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract.
	June 28, 2010	Lehigh Valley IronPigs released CF Willy Taveras.
	June 4, 2010	Lehigh Valley IronPigs signed free agent CF Willy Taveras.
	June 3, 2010	Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent CF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract.
	May 16, 2010	Washington Nationals designated CF Willy Taveras for assignment.
	April 4, 2010	Washington Nationals selected the contract of CF Willy Taveras from Syracuse Chiefs.
	April 3, 2010	Willy Taveras assigned to Syracuse Chiefs.
	February 15, 2010	Washington Nationals signed free agent CF Willy Taveras to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	February 9, 2010	Oakland Athletics released CF Willy Taveras.
	February 1, 2010	Oakland Athletics designated Willy Taveras for assignment.
	February 1, 2010	Cincinnati Reds traded 2B Adam Rosales and Willy Taveras to Oakland Athletics for 2B Aaron Miles.
	February 1, 2010	Willy Taveras roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
	January 31, 2010	Willy Taveras roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
	September 22, 2009	Willy Taveras roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds.
	August 19, 2009	Cincinnati Reds placed CF Willy Taveras on the 15-day disabled list. Strained left quadriceps muscle.

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Awards

Futures Game Selection

Year
2004

TEX Post-Season All-Star

Year
2004

Astros Rookie of the Year

Year
2005	Houston Astros	NL

MLB Players Choice NL Outstanding Rookie

Year
2005	Houston Astros	NL

Lou Brock Award

Year
2008	Colorado Rockies	NL

MEX Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2014	Pericos de Puebla	MEX

League Rankings

Games Played

	BP
2005	152	in NL

Triples

	3B
2006	5	in NL
2005	4	in NL

Hits

	H
2005	172	in NL

Batting Average

	AVG
2005	.291	in NL

At Bats

	AB
2005	592	in NL

Caught Stealing

	CS
2009	6	in NL
2008	7	in NL
2007	9	in NL
2007	2	in PCL
2006	9	in NL
2005	11	in NL

Stolen Bases

	SB
2009	25	in NL
2008	68	in NL
2007	33	in NL
2007	1	in PCL
2006	33	in NL
2005	34	in NL

Hit By Pitch

	HBP
2006	11	in NL

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