Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (Shortstop) |
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| Nationality | Panamanian |
| Date of Birth | 30/08/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Las Tablas, Los Santos, Panama |
Latest News about Jose Caballero
31/07/2025
José Caballero was traded to the New York Yankees on July 31, 2025, after previously playing for the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. This move came shortly after he led all of MLB in stolen bases during the 2025 season, cementing his reputation as one of the league's top base stealers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name: José Manuel Ortega Caballero. | |
| Panamanian professional baseball utility player for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). | |
| He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. | |
| Caballero made his MLB debut in 2023 with the Mariners. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" |
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| Weight | 190 lbs |
Career
| Draft | 2017, Arizona Diamondbacks, Round 7, Pick 202 |
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| MLB Debut | 15/04/2023 |
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| Current Team | New York Yankees |
| Position | Shortstop, Second Baseman, Third Baseman |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chemacaballero_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bats and throws right-handed.[1][3] | |
| 2. Active status as of 2026.[2] | |
| 3. Traded to New York Yankees on 31/07/2025.[2] | |
| 4. Led the American League in stolen bases in 2024. | |
| 5. Led all of MLB in stolen bases in 2025. | |
| 6. Led Chipola College's baseball team to the JUCO World Series championship in 2017 and was named the most valuable player of the tournament. | |
| 7. Has 28 home runs and 139 RBIs over his career as of the 2026 regular season. | |
| 8. Wears jersey number #72 for the New York Yankees. |