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My Take
What draws me to Caballero is that he built a big-league career on the least glamorous skill in the game. Leading the American League in steals in 2024 and all of MLB in 2025 isn't the kind of feat that fills highlight reels, but it's the product of relentless instinct and nerve. A utility man from a small town in Panama, bouncing from Seattle to Tampa Bay to the Yankees, he keeps earning his spot through pure disruption on the bases. I admire players who turn an unfashionable tool into an undeniable edge, and Caballero is exactly that kind of quietly essential competitor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Caballero
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・カバジェロ
- Reading
- ほせ・かばじぇろ
- Born
- August 30, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Las Tablas, Los Santos Province, Panama
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Chipola College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Caballero born?
Born August 30, 1996 (age 29).
Where is José Caballero from?
José Caballero is from Las Tablas, Los Santos Province, Panama.
What does José Caballero do?
José Caballero works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.