Alberto Callaspo

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Callaspo and the second or maternal family name is Brito.

Alberto Callaspo
Callaspo with the Oakland Athletics
Guerreros de Lara – No. 4
Third baseman / Second baseman
Born: (1983-04-19) April 19, 1983 (age 42)
Maracay, Venezuela
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 2006, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
August 19, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Batting average.265
Home runs52
Runs batted in369
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Alberto José Callaspo Brito (/kaɪˈæspoʊ/, Spanish: [alˈβeɾto xoˈse kaˈʎaspo]; born April 19, 1983) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball infielder for the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Oakland Athletics, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Callaspo has primarily played third base and second base during his career.

Career

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Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels

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Callaspo was originally signed by the then-Anaheim Angels in 2001, playing for the Aguilas Cibaeñas of Dominican Summer League. In 2002, Callaspo batted .338 with 16 doubles, 10 triples, three home runs and 60 RBI in 70 games with the rookie-level Provo Angels, where he was voted by Baseball America as a Pioneer League All-Star and was named to Pioneer League All-Star team.

Callaspo batting for the Kansas City Royals in 2009

In 2003, Callaspo led the Midwest League with a .327 average and 38 doubles with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Callaspo spent 2004 with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, where he was selected for the Texas League All-Star game. Callaspo split 2005 with the Travelers and Triple-A Salt Lake Stingers. He again made the Texas League All-Star Game and was named to the Texas League Post-Season All-Star Team.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On March 1, 2006, the Angels traded Callaspo to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitcher Jason Bulger.[1][2] He began 2006 with the Triple-A Tucson Sidewinders, and was named the Diamondbacks' Minor League Player of the Year following the season.

Callaspo was subsequently called up by the Diamondbacks partway through the 2006 season. In 23 appearances for the Diamondbacks during his rookie campaign, Callaspo slashed .238/.298/.310 with six RBI.[3] He also split the 2007 season between Arizona and Tucson. In 56 appearances for Arizona, Callaspo batted .215/.265/.271 with seven RBI and one stolen base.[4]

Kansas City Royals

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On December 14, 2007, the Diamondbacks traded Callaspo to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitcher Billy Buckner.[5] He split the 2008 season between the big-league club and Triple-A Omaha Royals. In 74 games for Kansas City, Callaspo hit .305/.361/.371 with 16 RBI and two stolen bases.[6]

In 2009, Callaspo tied for the major league lead in errors by a second baseman, with 17, and had the lowest fielding percentage of any starting second baseman (.973).[7] Across 155 appearances for Kansas City, he slashed .300/.356/.457 with career-highs in home runs (11) and RBI (73).[8]

Callaspo played in 88 games for the Royals to begin the 2010 season, batting .275/.308/.410 with eight home runs, 43 RBI, and three stolen bases.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (second stint)

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On July 22, 2010, Callaspo was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for pitchers Sean O'Sullivan and Will Smith.[9][10] In 58 appearances down the stretch for Los Angeles, he batted .249/.291/.315 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and two stolen bases.[11]

Callaspo playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2011

Callaspo made 141 appearances for the Angels during the 2011 season, slashing .288/.366/.375 with six home runs, 48 RBI, and eight stolen bases.[12]

On January 16, 2012, Callaspo signed a one-year contract with the Angels worth $3.15 million, thus avoiding arbitration.[13] In 138 appearances for Los Angeles during the season, he hit .252/.331/.361 with 10 home runs, 53 RBI, and four stolen bases.[14]

On February 5, 2013, the Angels finalized a two-year contract with Callaspo worth $8.975 million.[15] In 86 appearances for the Angels to begin the year, he posted a .252/.324/.347 batting line with five home runs and 36 RBI.

Oakland Athletics

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On July 30, 2013, Callaspo was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Grant Green[16][17] He played in 50 contests for Oakland during the remainder of the season, hitting .270/.350/.409 with five home runs and 22 RBI.[18]

Callaspo made 127 appearances for Oakland during the 2014 season, slashing .223/.290/.290 with four home runs and 39 RBI.[19]

Atlanta Braves

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On December 9, 2014, Callaspo agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.[20] He played in 37 games for the team during the 2015 campaign, batting .206/.293/.252 with one home run and eight RBI.[21]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On May 27, 2015, Callaspo was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (with Ian Thomas, Eric Stults, and Juan Jaime) in exchange for Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow.[22] In 60 games for the Dodgers, he hit .260/.336/.301 with seven RBI. Callaspo was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on August 19;[23] he was released after clearing waivers on August 27.[24]

Bridgeport Bluefish

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On March 28, 2017, Callaspo signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 34 appearances for Bridgeport, Callaspo hit .344/.417/.516 with four home runs and 15 RBI.

Vaqueros Unión Laguna

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On May 30, 2017, Callaspo signed with the Vaqueros Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. In 58 appearances for the Vaqueros, Callaspo slashed .301/.365/.379 with three home runs, 33 RBI, and one stolen base.

Leones de Yucatán

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On March 1, 2018, Callaspo was traded to the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League in exchange for former MLB player Yuniesky Betancourt. In 31 appearances for Yucatán, Callaspo hit .290/.362/.333 with no home runs, 12 RBI, and one stolen base.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

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On May 1, 2018, Callaspo was traded to the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. In 23 appearances for Unión Laguna, he batted .258/.330/.366 with one home run and 13 RBI. Callaspo was released by the Algodoneros on June 4.

West Virginia Power/Charleston Dirty Birds

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On December 7, 2020, Callaspo signed with the Welland Jackfish of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL).[25] Before the start of the season, on May 28, 2021, Callaspo signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[26] Callaspo slashed .335/.469/.461 with six home runs and 57 RBI in 99 games for the Power. He became a free agent following the season.

On March 4, 2022, Callaspo re-signed with the team, now named the Charleston Dirty Birds.[27] He was released by the team on May 19, after three games going 5-for-8 (.625) with one home run and five RBI.[26]

Guerreros de Lara

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In 2025, Callaspo signed with the Guerreros de Lara of the Venezuelan Major League.

Personal life

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Callaspo was arrested at his home on May 10, 2007, by Phoenix police for domestic violence, but the charges against him were later dropped. He was placed on the restricted list without pay the day after the arrest,[28] but the Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance on his behalf[29] and he was reinstated within a week.[30][31]

In 2011, Mariangely Santana Pérez sued Callaspo, claiming he was the father of her son.[32] The Orange County Superior Court later determined that Callaspo was not the biological father.[33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Scarr, Mike (March 1, 2006). "Notes: Bulger in bullpen mix". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Magruder, Jack (March 1, 2006). "Bulger traded to Angels for infielder". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
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  4. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2007 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Royals acquire infielder Alberto Callaspo from Arizona in exchange for pitcher Billy Buckner". MLB.com. December 14, 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  6. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2008 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  7. ^ "2014 Regular Season MLB Baseball 2B Fielding Statistics - Major League Baseball - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2009 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  9. ^ Eddy, Matt (July 22, 2010). "Angels Deal Two Young Pitchers For Callaspo". Baseball America. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  10. ^ Bolch, Ben (July 23, 2010). "Angels try to hit switch with Callaspo". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 26, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2010 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  12. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2011 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  13. ^ "Angels avoid arb. with Alberto Callaspo". NBCSports.com. January 16, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012.
  14. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2012 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  15. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (February 5, 2013). "Angels finalize two-year deal with Callaspo". MLB.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  16. ^ DiGiovanna, Mike (July 30, 2013). "Angels send Alberto Callaspo to Athletics for Grant Green". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 23, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  17. ^ "A's acquire Angels INF Alberto Callaspo in exchange for INF Grant Green". Oakland A's. July 30, 2013. Archived from the original on January 18, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
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  19. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2014 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  20. ^ "Atlanta Braves agree with infielder Alberto Callaspo on 1-year deal - ESPN". ESPN.com. December 10, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  21. ^ "Alberto Callaspo 2015 batting Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  22. ^ Hoornstra, J.P. (May 27, 2015). "The six-player Juan Uribe trade is official". LA Daily News. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  23. ^ Weisman, Jon (August 19, 2015). "Alberto Callaspo designated for assignment". dodgers.com. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  24. ^ Gleeman, Aaron (August 27, 2015). "Alberto Callaspo released by the Dodgers". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  25. ^ "Jackfish sign MLB veteran Alberto Callaspo". December 7, 2020.
  26. ^ a b "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  27. ^ "ALBERTO CALLASPO HEADLINES NEXT WAVE OF DIRTY BIRDS ADDED TO THE 2022 ROSTER". Charleston Dirty Birds. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  28. ^ "Callaspo placed on restricted list without pay - MLB - ESPN". ESPN.com. May 11, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  29. ^ "Grievances filed by union over Mateo, Callaspo suspensions - MLB - ESPN". ESPN.com. May 17, 2007. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  30. ^ "Callaspo reinstated, joins teammates in Pittsburgh". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 19, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  31. ^ Gibert, Steve (May 19, 2007). "Callaspo reinstated from restricted list". MLB.com. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  32. ^ Martinez, Brian (September 30, 2011). "Angels player disputes paternity of 4-year-old". Orange County Register. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  33. ^ Martinez, Brian (November 17, 2011). "Court: Angels player not the father in child support case". November 17, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
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