José Caballero

José Caballero (born August 30, 1996, in Las Tablas, Panama) is a right-handed hitting infielder whose primary position is shortstop. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 190 pounds, he attended Chipola College and was selected by the New York Yankees in the 7th round of the 2017 MLB Draft (pick 7). Caballero’s MLB debut date was April 15, 2023. His résumé includes international experience with Panama in the World Baseball Classic, including a 2026 WBC line of .267/.421/.533 with 1 home run, 2 RBI, and 2 stolen bases in 4 games. In 2024 regular-season action, his José Caballero stats show 44 stolen bases with a .227 batting average and .630 OPS across 441 at-bats, adding 9 home runs and 44 RBI. In the 2025 regular season with Tampa Bay, he produced a .226 average, .327 on-base percentage, and 34 stolen bases in 235 at-bats, with 37 runs scored. Defensively, Caballero logged significant time at shortstop, posting a .971 fielding percentage in 2025 (239 total chances, 7 errors) while also seeing action at second base, third base, and in the outfield. This José Caballero MLB profile reflects a speed-and-defense skill set highlighted by consistent stolen-base volume and multi-position usage.