Robinson Canó is a Dominican professional baseball player known as one of the most accomplished second basemen in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Born on October 22, 1982, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Canó made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2005 after progressing through their minor league system. Over a 17-year MLB career, he compiled 2,639 hits, 335 home runs, 1,306 RBIs, and maintained a .301 batting average, distinguishing himself with a combination of power and hitting precision[1][2][5]. Canó earned eight All-Star selections and won five Silver Slugger Awards, which honor the best offensive players at each position, as well as two Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence[2][3][7]. His breakout year was 2006, when he led the American League in batting average, doubles, and RBIs, and he was a key contributor to the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship team[1][3]. In international play, Canó was the Most Valuable Player of the Dominican Republic's 2013 World Baseball Classic championship, leading the tournament in hits and total bases[2][5]. In 2014, Canó signed a landmark 10-year, $240 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, a record for a second baseman at that time[5]. He also played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves before ending his MLB career in 2022[5]. Post-MLB, Canó has found success in the Mexican League, where he won the MVP award in 2024 and reached the milestone of 4,000 professional hits across all leagues and tournaments in 2025[6]. Despite his on-field success, Canó faced a suspension in 2021 for performance-enhancing drug use, which has affected his legacy[5]. Nevertheless, his career statistics and achievements place him among the elite second basemen in baseball history.