Rubel Cespedes
Rubel Estelyn (Mendez) Cespedes
Born: August 29, 2000
Azua, Azua DO
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, LF
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180
Career: 2021-2026
Rubel (Mendez) Cespedes has 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, Wichita Wind Surge and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He began playing during the 2021 season and has taken the field during the 2026 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 |
| 2026 | A | CALL | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 6 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .150 | .190 | .300 | .490 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| 2026 | A | CALL | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 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 |
| 2026 | A | California League | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes |
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