Sergio Contreras
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Sergio Alberto Contreras (Born: April 30, 1980 in Obregon, Sonora, Mexico) is a minor league outfielder and first baseman who is currently playing in the Mexican Triple-A League for the Quintana Roo Tigres. He is 5'11" tall and he weighs 180 pounds. He throws and bats left-handed. His twin brother, Albino, has also played professional baseball.
as a nondrafted free agent. His first professional year started out a little bumpy-in 63 games with the Angels of the Dominican Summer League
, he hit only .252 with 2 home runs and 33 RBI.
His next season-2000 with the Butte Copper Kings-was a complete opposite of his first. In 45 games, he showed great contact by hitting .399. He managed to hit 3 home runs and drive in 28 runs as well. At one point in his 2000 season, Contreras had scored a run in 13 straight games.
In 2001, Contreras played both American and Mexican baseball. With the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
, he hit .271 with 3 home runs and 37 RBI. His 15 stolen bases showed that he was developing more as a base-stealer than anything else.
In 2002, Contreras played with Rancho Cucamonga again, appearing in 81 games and hitting .271.
2003 was an off-year for Contreras. In 12 games with the Cedar Rapids Kernels
, he hit only .176.
After being picked by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2003 Rule V Draft, Contreras was then loaned to Mexico again and spent his entire 2004 season there.
In 2005, he again spent his entire season in Mexico, hitting .314 with 9 home runs with 54 RBI.
His 2006 season also was in the Mexican League, this time with the Tigres de la Angelopolis. He hit .370 in 2006.
In 2007, he hit .300 with 29 steals for the Tigres de Quintana Roo
. He hit .419 in the 2007 Baseball World Cup while playing for Mexico.
Contreras has never had a great eye at the plate, not once in his professional career has he walked more than 50 times in a season. Lorenzo Buelna was his teammate for 5 years, longer than any other teammate.
Career
On June 5, 1999, he was signed by the Anaheim AngelsLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
as a nondrafted free agent. His first professional year started out a little bumpy-in 63 games with the Angels of the Dominican Summer League
Dominican Summer League
The Dominican Summer League is a branch of affiliated minor league baseball which is played in the Dominican Republic. The league was founded in 1985. The 2011 72-game season begins May 28 and ends August 20...
, he hit only .252 with 2 home runs and 33 RBI.
His next season-2000 with the Butte Copper Kings-was a complete opposite of his first. In 45 games, he showed great contact by hitting .399. He managed to hit 3 home runs and drive in 28 runs as well. At one point in his 2000 season, Contreras had scored a run in 13 straight games.
In 2001, Contreras played both American and Mexican baseball. With the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are a minor league baseball team in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA. They are a Class A – Advanced team in the California League and a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, their third major league affiliate in team history....
, he hit .271 with 3 home runs and 37 RBI. His 15 stolen bases showed that he was developing more as a base-stealer than anything else.
In 2002, Contreras played with Rancho Cucamonga again, appearing in 81 games and hitting .271.
2003 was an off-year for Contreras. In 12 games with the Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cedar Rapids Kernels
The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Iowa. It is affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and plays in the Midwest League.-Franchise history:...
, he hit only .176.
After being picked by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2003 Rule V Draft, Contreras was then loaned to Mexico again and spent his entire 2004 season there.
In 2005, he again spent his entire season in Mexico, hitting .314 with 9 home runs with 54 RBI.
His 2006 season also was in the Mexican League, this time with the Tigres de la Angelopolis. He hit .370 in 2006.
In 2007, he hit .300 with 29 steals for the Tigres de Quintana Roo
Tigres de Quintana Roo
The Quintana Roo Tigers also known as Mexico Tigers is a Triple-A baseball team located in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The team is part of the Southern Division of the Mexican Baseball League...
. He hit .419 in the 2007 Baseball World Cup while playing for Mexico.
Contreras has never had a great eye at the plate, not once in his professional career has he walked more than 50 times in a season. Lorenzo Buelna was his teammate for 5 years, longer than any other teammate.