🔥 Trending Jose Caballero: Baseball Player Information and Stats

José Caballero is a Panamanian professional baseball utility player currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹⁹. He is known for his speed and dynamic play on the field ⁷.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

José Manuel Ortega Caballero was born on August 30, 1996, in Las Tablas, Panama ¹⁶. He began his professional baseball journey when he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017 ⁶.

MLB Career Highlights

Caballero made his MLB debut in 2023 with the Seattle Mariners ¹. During his time with the Mariners, he led the American League in a specific statistical category, though the exact category is not specified in the provided sources ¹.

He has also played for the Tampa Bay Rays before joining the New York Yankees ¹. As of July 7, 2026, he is 29 years old ³. His primary position is shortstop, but he is considered a utility player, meaning he can play multiple positions ¹⁹. He bats and throws right-handed ³.

Physical Attributes

Caballero stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg) ³.

Net Worth

As of 2026, José Caballero's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million ⁴.