José Cardenal

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José Rosario Domec Cardenal (born October 7, 1943 in Matanzas, Cuba) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1963-64), California Angels (1965-67), Cleveland Indians (1968-69), St. Louis Cardinals (1970-1971), Milwaukee Brewers (1971), Chicago Cubs (1972-77), Philadelphia Phillies (1978-1979), New York Mets (1979-1980) and Kansas City Royals (1980). Cardenal batted and threw right handed. He is the cousin of Bert Campaneris.

Cardenal played for nine major league clubs in a span of 18 seasons. Basically a line drive hitter with a good bat speed, he also was a smart, aggressive baserunner with excellent speed, collecting 20 or more stolen bases in ten seasons. At the field, he showed good range and a strong throwing arm in center field.

Cardenal started his major league career with the San Francisco Giants in 1963 and was sent to the California Angels before the 1965 season. He finished second in the American League with 37 stolen bases, then was dealt to the Cleveland Indians after the 1967 season. He led the Indians twice in steals twice with a career-high 40 in 1968. In that season, he tied a major league record for outfielders by making two unassisted double plays. Traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1970, he hit .293 with 74 RBI. In a 1971 season split between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers, he collected a career-high 80 RBI. He was sent to the Chicago Cubs at the end of the season.

In 1973 as a right fielder for the Cubs, Cardenal led the team in batting average (.303), doubles (33) and stolen bases (19), being named Cubs Player of the Year by the Chicago baseball writers. In 1975 he posted career-highs in average (.317) and hits (182).

From 1978 through 1980, Cardenal played with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and Kansas City Royals, ending his major league career with the Royals during the 1980 World Series.

In an 18-season career, Cardenal was a .275 hitter with 138 home runs and 775 RBI in 2017 games played. In addition, he collected 1913 hits, 936 runs, 46 triples and 329 stolen bases.

Following his retirement as a player, Cardenal coached for the Reds, Cardinals, Yankees and Devil Rays.

In 2005, Cardenal became the senior advisor to the Washington Nationals general manager. On September 14, he announced that he wants to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and is seeking to auction his World Series ring; Cardenal was the Yankees' first base coach when the Bronx Bombers won the 1998 World Series over the San Diego Padres.