Adrian Beltre Hall of Fame MLB

Adrian Beltre was one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history, combining elite defense with consistent power and longevity. He spent 21 MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers. Beltre collected 3,166 hits, 477 home runs, 636 doubles and 1,707 RBI while playing 2,933 games at third base, second-most in MLB history.

He was a four-time All-Star, five-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Silver Slugger. Beltre reached 3,000 hits in 2017, becoming only the third third baseman to reach that milestone. He also led the AL with 199 hits in 2013 and finished in the top 10 of MVP voting six times. His 93.5 WAR ranks third among third basemen. Beltre was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beltre's Awards and Honors

• 4× All-Star (2010–2012, 2014)
• 5× Gold Glove Award (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016)
• 4× Silver Slugger Award (2004, 2010, 2011, 2014)
• NL home run leader (2004)
• 3,166 career hits, the most ever by a third baseman
• 1,707 RBI, also the most among third basemen
• Became the third third baseman to reach 3,000 hits
• One of only two infielders with 3,000 hits and five Gold Gloves
• Finished with 93.5 Baseball-Reference WAR

MLB Records

• 3,166 career hits — most in MLB history by a third baseman
• Played 2,759 games at third base, second-most in MLB history
• Became the seventh player in MLB history to hit three home runs in one postseason game

MLB Teams

Los Angeles Dodgers (1998–2004)
Seattle Mariners (2005–2009)
Boston Red Sox (2010)
Texas Rangers (2011–2018)