Rubel Cespedes
Rubel Estelyn (Mendez) Cespedes
Born: August 29, 2000
Azua, DO
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, LF
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Career: 2021-2025
Rubel (Mendez) Cespedes compiled a career batting average of .252 with 41 home runs and 242 RBI in his 431-game career with the Twins, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Cedar Rapids Kernels and Wichita Wind Surge. He began playing during the 2021 season and last took the field during the 2025 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | FLCL | Twins | 39 | 143 | 127 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 42 | .157 | .245 | .283 | .528 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 74 | 279 | 255 | 33 | 74 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 57 | .290 | .341 | .396 | .737 | 101 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 115 | 476 | 420 | 62 | 98 | 26 | 2 | 13 | 74 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 101 | .233 | .313 | .398 | .711 | 167 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 110 | 462 | 418 | 48 | 118 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 72 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 93 | .282 | .346 | .431 | .777 | 180 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | AA | TL | Wichita Wind Surge | 93 | 398 | 360 | 41 | 88 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 67 | .244 | .314 | .394 | .709 | 142 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 431 | 1758 | 1580 | 197 | 398 | 87 | 9 | 41 | 242 | 13 | 7 | 154 | 360 | .252 | .321 | .396 | .717 | 626 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 3B | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 1.250 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 2B | 35 | 48 | 65 | 1 | 11 | .991 | 3.229 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | LF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| 2022 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 1B | 22 | 145 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1.000 | 6.864 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 1B | 48 | 324 | 21 | 3 | 22 | .991 | 7.188 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 3B | 39 | 25 | 47 | 9 | 10 | .889 | 1.846 |
| 2023 | A | FLOR | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | 2B | 16 | 26 | 27 | 1 | 6 | .981 | 3.312 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 3B | 72 | 34 | 110 | 9 | 11 | .941 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 2B | 22 | 25 | 48 | 2 | 9 | .973 | 3.318 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Kernels | 1B | 13 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.000 | 6.308 |
| 2025 | AA | TL | Wichita Wind Surge | 3B | 70 | 49 | 93 | 14 | 5 | .910 | 2.029 |
| 2025 | AA | TL | Wichita Wind Surge | 1B | 15 | 121 | 4 | 1 | 11 | .992 | 8.333 |
| Totals | 295 | 681 | 355 | 39 | 79 | .964 | 3.512 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | Florida Complex | Twins | MIN | June 28, 2021 | September 17, 2021 |
| 2022 | A | Florida State League | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | MIN | June 4, 2022 | September 11, 2022 |
| 2023 | A | Florida State League | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | MIN | April 6, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | Midwest League | Cedar Rapids Kernels | MIN | April 5, 2024 | September 6, 2024 |
| 2025 | AA | Texas League | Wichita Wind Surge | MIN | April 6, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
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