Miguel Tejada
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Born: May 25, 1974
- Debut: August 27, 1997
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .313 | 14 | 86 | 83 | 5 |
Newsbreakers
October 5, 2009
Miguel Tejada finished the 2009 season one-hit shy of his first 200-hit campaign since 2006 in Baltimore.
Our View:
His 199 hits were second in the National League to only Ryan Braun's 203. The 35-year-old Tejada finished the season batting .362 after September 1, rapping 42 hits in the process. It could be a determining factor in whether or not he comes back to Houston in 2010. He has expressed interest in returning. Wherever he ends up, it will almost surely be via a one-year deal.
October 1, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday, as the Astros roughed up Cliff Lee and the Phillies for a 5-3 win.
Our View:
The three RBI bring Tejada's season total to 85. While he is a shell of former power-hitting self, that's still decent production for a 35-year-old, and he will likely again be a solid fantasy shortstop in 2010.
September 28, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in tonight's 8-2 win at Philadelphia. All four of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Tejada extended his hitting streak to 15 games, and is batting .370 this month. He has now scored 79 runs for the season as well.
September 26, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 4-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI in the Astros 10-4 loss to the Reds on Saturday.
Our View:
Houston's shortstop is now hitting .308 on the season and is riding a 13-game hitting streak. He's hitting .345 in September with three homers and 12 RBI.
September 22, 2009
Miguel Tejada was the Astros top performer on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in the 11-2 loss to the Cardinals.
Our View:
Tejada is riding a ten-game hitting streak, but he only has multiple hits in two of those games. Still he's poised to hit over .300 for the fifth time in his illustrious career.
September 15, 2009
Free agent to be Miguel Tejada has said that he would like to return to Houston in 2010, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
He also said he would be willing to play third base. In nearly two full seasons with the Astros, Tejada has hit .292 with 24 home runs and 140 RBI. The power numbers are certainly the kind he used to put up in one season, and he would have basically non-existent fantasy value as a third baseman. However, he is likely to keep his shortstop eligibility, and will be a mid to lower tier option there in 2010.
September 12, 2009
Miguel Tejada untied a 2-2 game in the seventh inning with his 11th home run on Saturday night, as Houston beat Pittsburgh 4-2 at home.
Our View:
Tejada's two RBI gives him 74 on the season. After driving in 100 runs six times in seven seasons, he is likely to knock in fewer than 90 for the third straight year.
September 9, 2009
Miguel Tejada was the hero on Wednesday night, singling in two ninth inning runs, as the Astros rallied for a 2-1 win over Atlanta.
Our View:
Despite his heroics on Wednesday night, Tejada is batting just .255 since the All-Star break after hitting .329 before it.
August 30, 2009
Miguel Tejada is not in the Astros' lineup on Sunday. Tejada will be replaced by Edwin Maysonet at shortstop in today's game.
Our View:
The team said that Tejada would get a day off this weekend, so today is that day. He could use the day of rest, and the team also wants to give Maysonet a look in the lineup. Tejada should be back and well-rested for the team's next game.
August 29, 2009
Miguel Tejada will get a day off during the Astros' three-game series against the Diamondbacks, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
He only hit 1-for-11 in the three-game set against the Cardinals, and held an anemic .213 batting average in August heading into Friday. Skipper Cecil Cooper decided it is time for him to take a breather.
August 16, 2009
Miguel Tejada is not in the Astros' lineup for their Sunday afternoon game against the Brewers. He will be replaced by Jeff Keppinger at shortstop today.
Our View:
Tejada needed a day off, as he is right in the middle of an 0-for-15 slump. Expect him to use today to recharge his batteries, and he should come out swinging in the team's next game.
August 11, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-5 with three RBI on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough in the Astros' 11-inning game in Florida, as the Marlins prevailed 9-8.
Our View:
The game was Tejada's second straight three-hit effort. He has just ten home runs this season, but is batting .323 and remains one of the top offensive shortstops in the National League.
July 22, 2009
Miguel Tejada's single walked the Astros off on Wednesday, as Houston rallied to beat the Cardinals 4-3.
Our View:
Tejada has hit just as well in the second half of the season as he did in the first half so far. Apparently if you keep doubting him, he'll keep delivering.
July 21, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-3 with three RBI on Tuesday, and Houston mauled the Cardinals 11-6 at home.
Our View:
Tejada added to his NL leading hits total on Tuesday night, and is having one of the best seasons of his career when you would least expect it. He could still be a candidate to sell high, however, as is it hard to envision the ageless (literally) shortstop keeping this up for the rest of the year.
July 13, 2009
Miguel Tejada's 116 hits lead the National League at the All-Star break.
Our View:
In the last two years, Tejada has been revealed to be older than he said he was, charged with lying to the U.S. Congress and named in the Mitchell Report. But instead of wilting, the apparently ageless shortstop has just kept on hitting, and is helping to keep the Astros in contention. He probably won't hit .329, like he is now, during the season's second half, but should remain an elite option at shortstop. He could also be someone to sell high, however.
July 9, 2009
Miguel Tejada was productive in Thursday's 11-10 loss at Washington, as he went 3-for-6 with three RBI and a run scored. He had two doubles and a single.
Our View:
Tejada has a hit in five straight games, with 11 hits and seven RBI over the span.
June 26, 2009
Miguel Tejada led the Astros in tonight's 5-4 win over the Tigers at Minute Maid Park, as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a double and a single.
Our View:
Tejada raised his team-leading batting average to .330, and ranks second with 41 RBI.
June 23, 2009
Miguel Tejada raked three hits and drove in Houston's only run on Tuesday as the Astros were shut down by the Royals Zack Greinke and Joakim Soria.
Our View:
Tejada also snapped a 2-for-19 slump in the process. The veteran shortstop is now batting .337 on the season and could be headed to his sixth All-Star game next month.
June 21, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-1 win at Minnesota.
Our View:
Tejada continues to lead the Astros with a .331 batting average, but only has two hits over his last 19 at-bats. He has gone 16 straight games without a homer as well.
June 16, 2009
Miguel Tejada collected career hits number 2,003 and 2,004 in the Astros 6-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night.
Our View:
Tejada improbably just keeps hitting and hitting in 2009. Keep him in your starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
June 11, 2009
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have interest in shortstop Miguel Tejada.
Our View:
Tejeda would fill many of the Cardinals needs, namely a live bat and infielder capable of playing multiple positions. He currently leads the National League in batting at .357.
June 2, 2009
Miguel Tejada carried the Astros in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Colorado at Minute Maid Park, as he went 4-for-6 with three RBI. He hit a solo homer and three singles.
Our View:
Tejada raised his NL-leading batting average to .362, and extended his hitting streak to 16 games. He has registered multiple hits 10 times over the span.
May 30, 2009
Miguel Tejada was productive in Saturday's 7-4 loss at Pittsburgh, as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Both of his hits were doubles.
Our View:
Tejada has a 13-game hitting streak, with 23 hits and eight RBI over the span. He was among the hottest hitters in May with a .375 batting average.
May 26, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the Astros' 6-4 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
Our View:
Last week's NL Player of the Week, picked up right where he left off. Tejada is just banging out hits at a ridiculous pace and is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous fantasy shortstops this season. After a slow start he has yet to be contained in May.
May 26, 2009
Miguel Tejada has been named the NL Player of the Week, according to the Sports Network. He collected four multi-hit games during the award-winning week, while racking up three homers, three doubles and four RBI. His six extra-base hits tied for the NL lead.
Our View:
Teammate Hunter Pence was also nominated. Tejada is hitting .368 in May, with five homers and 22 RBI.
May 24, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 4-for-4 on Sunday, but despite his efforts the rest of the team didn't hit and the Atsros were shut out by the Rangers 5-0.
Our View:
Tejada is now hitting .345 on the season with five homer and 25 RBI and has been red hot lately. He is dispelling the myths that his days as a strong fantasy shortstop are over.
May 23, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 2-of-4 with his fifth home run of the year on Saturday against Texas.
Our View:
Tejada now has three home runs in his past four games, a seven-game hitting streak in tact and nine multi-hit performances in 20 games this month. Continue to start him with confidence at shortstop.
May 20, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI in the Astros' 6-4 victory over the Brewers.
Our View:
Tejada continues his hot start to the season, and he is returning to a very good fantasy option in all leagues. He may not be hitting for much power, but his average is at .323 on the year and he is still driving in runs.
May 13, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's hitting-rich 15-11 win over the Rockies.
Our View:
Tejada's power has fallen by the wayside, but he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. The former fantasy elite is hitting .319 this season with 19 RBI and is proving to doubters that he is still worth employing in a fantasy lineup.
May 10, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a home run, and two runs scored as the Astros broke out the lumber with a 12-5 win over the Padres on Sunday.
Our View:
Tejada has shown some signs of power this week with two doubles and two home runs in his last four games. His average is up to .313 and he is clearly still capable of being a capable fantasy shortstop. Don't expect the power streak to last very much longer.
May 7, 2009
Miguel Tejada finally hit his first home run of the season on Thursday in the Astros' 8-5 loss to the Cubs. Tejada was 4-for-5 on the night with the homer, two doubles, and two RBI.
Our View:
Tejada has been hitting the ball well, but it was good to see him finally go deep tonight. His swing looks strong, and hopefully the power numbers will start to come now that he has gotten on the board.
May 5, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-6 with two doubles and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-10, 11-innings suspended contest against the Nationals.
Our View:
Tejada now has eight doubles on the season and has a respectable .297 average, but has yet to go deep and has only driven in eight runs all season. He has also only walked four times all season and his meager OPS (.661 coming into Tuesday) is not what fantasy owners are used to.
April 21, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and a run scored as the Astros beat the Dodgers 8-5 on Tuesday.
Our View:
Tejada continues to hit well this April and his average currently stands at .364, but he had just one RBI prior to tonight. Jeff Keppinger's presence in the No. 8 spot in the order should spell more RBI opportunities in his future.
April 19, 2009
Miguel Tejada was 3-for-5 with an RBI as the Astros loss 4-2 on Sunday. He is now hitting .383 on the season.
Our View:
Tejada has not displayed much pop this season, but he still appears to be efficient at getting on base. As the No. 2 hitter in Houston, he should score plenty of runs this season.
April 13, 2009
Miguel Tejada was the lone bright spot in the Astros' lineup on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double in the Astros' 7-0 loss to the Pirates.
Our View:
Tejada accounted for half of the Astros' hits Monday while hitting out of the two hole, but it is tough to score runs when your 3-4-5 hitters are a combined 0-11.
April 6, 2009
Miguel Tejada went 3-for-4 with two runs scored as the Astros fell to the Cubs 4-2 on Monday. He hit fifth in the Astros lineup.
Our View:
Tejada went through a rough offseason, but is undoubtedly pleased to get back to playing baseball. His production has been in a steady decline over the past three seasons, but he should still be a decent backup shortstop for many fantasy owners.
March 27, 2009
The suddenly older and recently sentenced Miguel Tejada had a nice game on Friday. He was 3-for-3 with a double, home run and two RBI in the Astros 6-5 win.
Our View:
Tejada seems to have eeked his way out of trouble and having a fairly productive spring thus far. Now that we know he won't be in jail this season he instantly pops back up on the fantasy radar.
March 26, 2009
Miguel Tejada was sentenced to one year of probation for misleading Congress when he was testifying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, ESPN reports.
Our View:
Tejada had previously plead guilty, and the prosecutor recommended probation, so this was the expected outcome of the case.
March 26, 2009
Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada will be sentenced on Thursday for his guilty plea on charges of lying to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, according to Astros.com.
Our View:
Probation has been recommended for Tejada by the prosecution, and he will also likely be fined. Fantasy owners should feel okay about taking him, at least in respect to not missing any time. As for his numbers, he's been on a downward trend, and there's no reason to think that won't continue.
March 19, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that a federal prosecutor recommended probation as opposed to jail time for Miguel Tejada. Tejada lied to Congress about his use of PEDs four years ago.
Our View:
Tejada benefits from having no criminal record and because he admitted to his lieing. It does not appear that he will be forced to miss any game action this season due to his legal affairs.
March 15, 2009
Miguel Tejada hit fifth in the Astros' lineup as they fell 3-2 to the Braves on Sunday. He was 2-for-3 with a run scored in the game.
Our View:
He is now 5-for-13 this spring with two doubles and a home run. Tejada's value has been in steady decline over the past two seasons, but he shouldn't fall too much further in 2009. He remains in good shape and is one of the more durable players at his position.
March 7, 2009
Miguel Tejada hit a solo home run in the Dominican Republic's 3-2 loss to the Netherlands on Saturday. He finished 1-for-4 while leaving seven baserunners stranded. He started at third base for the team.
Our View:
Tejada's dinger just crept over the 325 sign out in right field. His numbers declined for the third straight season last year despite a move to power friendly Houston. The shortstop managed just 13 home runs in 632 at bats to go with a .314 OBP.
March 5, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports that former Orioles shortstop hasn't ruled out a return to his old team. "I always enjoyed to be the Orioles," Tejada said. "I'm a free agent this year. You never know. I might come back."
Our View:
Tejada hit 102 home runs in Baltimore from 2004-07 but was traded last winter to Houston five players.
March 1, 2009
Miguel Tejada had a strong day for the Astros offensively on Sunday, but did commit an error in the field. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run.
Our View:
Tejada certainly appears to be on the decline in his career after hitting just 13 home runs in 2008, which was his lowest total since 1998 with the A's when he appeared in just 105 games. Baseball is much more difficult without performance-enhancing drugs, isn't Mr. Tejada?
February 27, 2009
Miguel Tejada will represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic after previously stating he would skip the tournament, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He is expected to play shortstop, third base and possibly as a designated hitter, meaning he should see enough at-bats to get ready for the MLB season.
February 25, 2009
Miguel Tejada will skip the World Baseball Classic, according to MLB.com. He won't be representing the Dominican Republic while stuck third on the depth chart at shortstop behind Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez.
Our View:
Tejada could have played at another position, like first base, but he did not want to do that.
February 17, 2009
Miguel Tejada apologized to his teammates at Astros camp for guilty plea for lying to Congress, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Tejada is not expected to see any jail time and will have to rebuild his relationships with the team and organization going forward. Tejada hit just 13 home runs and drove in 66 RBI last season; well off from his career numbers. He has averaged 25 home runs per year for the last eight seasons.
February 11, 2009
Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada has entered a guilty plea for lying to Congress, according to the AP.
Our View:
Tejada claimed he did not know anyone in baseball who used performance-enhancing drugs when he talked to House investigators in 2005, but evidence later came to light that that was not he case. His sentence is not expected to include jail time.
February 10, 2009
Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to congress about steroids, according to ESPN. He is slated to appear in court tomorrow and is expected to plead guilty.
Our View:
A plea agreement has been reached with Tejada, and the shortstop or his attorney are yet to comment on the matter.
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