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Rafael Palmeiro is a former Cuban-American professional baseball player who is best known for his career with the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. He was born on September 24, 1964, in Havana, Cuba. In 1985, he was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cubs and began his professional career the following year. Palmeiro had an illustrious 20-year career in Major League Baseball, where he established himself as one of the most consistent hitters of his time.
Palmeiro's career spanned from 1986 to 2005, and during this time, he played for four different teams, recorded more than 3,000 hits, and hit 569 home runs. He is one of only five players in Major League history to hit at least 500 home runs and record 3,000 hits. In 1999, he led the American League in hits with 199 and finished the season with a .324 batting average. Palmeiro was a member of four All-Star teams, won three Gold Glove Awards, and was named the Silver Slugger Award winner four times.
Despite his impressive accomplishments on the field, Palmeiro's career was beset by controversy. In 2005, he tested positive for steroids and was suspended for ten games. This event cast a shadow over his career, and his subsequent denials of ever using steroids were met with skepticism by fans and players alike. Nevertheless, Palmeiro's accomplishments on the field are undeniable, and he remains one of the most prolific hitters in baseball history.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Rafael Palmeiro (Rafael Palmeiro Corrales 3× Gold Glove Award Signed Autographed Baseball JSA COA) was sold in March 2025 for $1,000.00 while the cheapest item (1999 UPPER DECK RAFAEL PALMEIRO AUTOGRAPHED CARD) found a new owner for $0.01 in June 2009. The month with the most items sold (127) was May 2026 with an average selling price of $29.99 for an autographed item of Rafael Palmeiro. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2018 with $250.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.62 was March 2008. In average, an autographed item from Rafael Palmeiro is worth $20.00.
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Latest News about Rafael Palmeiro
Banished: Let’s shed a tear for Rafael Palmeiro (01/10/2014): If Rafael Palmeiro in his childhood in Cuba ever imagined he would one day play major league baseball and accomplish the rare feat of 500 home runs and 3,000 hits, it might have seemed nothing more than a far-fetched American Dream. Rafael Palmeiro ‘disappointed’ to fall off Hall of Fame ballot (01/08/2014): Candidacy tainted by steroids ends after only four years. Rafael Palmeiro no longer on Hall of Fame ballot (01/08/2014): Rafael Palmeiro is one of four major league players all time to hit 500 home runs and tally 3,000 hits. / Chris Gardner, AP Rafael Palmeiro will be excluded from next year's Baseball Hall of Fame ballot after he received 4.4 percent of the votes in the class of 2014 voting. 2014 Hall of Fame profile: Rafael Palmeiro (01/06/2014): At the surface, Rafael Palmeiro is a Hall of Famer. After starting his career with the Cubs , he thrived with the Rangers and Orioles , both of whom he had two stints with. The counting numbers and rate stats are there. He won three Gold Gloves. He was a multi-time All-Star. Quick and Dirty Guide to the Hall of Fame Ballot Part II: Todd Jones to Rafael P (12/30/2013): Paul Lo Duca : A Mitchell Report guy, and exactly the kind of guy for whom being there made sense. He was a 25 th -round draft pick, a fringe talent, who needed the help to play his way into a career and the big money that comes with it.
Older News Stories about Rafael Palmeiro
Will Rafael Palmeiro fall off the Hall of Fame ballot? (11/2013): One of only four players with more than 500 homers and 3,000 hits, he could fall off the ballot soon As you dive into turkey, stuffing and football on Thanksgiving, I thought we’d look at a baseball issue that may be close to Orioles fans' hearts, but may not get much buzz nationally. Rafael Palmeiro's Son, Preston, Commits To Play Baseball At NC State (07/2013): Rafael Palmeiro's Son, Preston, Commits To Play Baseball At NC State Son of Rafael Palmeiro playing in Bristol (06/2013): Rafael Palmeiro played 20 seasons in the major leagues. His son Patrick is starting his career in Bristol. Rafael Palmeiro seeking millions from Euless bonsai expert (02/2013): The lawsuit is related to the ex-Ranger's failed Grapevine development. Rafael Palmeiro discusses Baseball Hall of Fame voting (01/2013): I had a chance to talk to former Oriole Rafael Palmeiro about Wednesday’s Hall of Fame announcement that the Baseball Writers' Association of America did not vote in anyone for the 2013 induction class . JAWS and the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot: Rafael Palmeiro (12/2012): The following article is part of my ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2013 Hall of Fame ballot. For a detailed introduction to JAWS, please see here . Rafael Palmeiro Inducted Into MS Sports Hall of Fame (07/2012): Rafael Palmeiro is part of the 2012 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame class. Palmeiro spent 20 years in Major League Baseball, amassing over 500 homeruns and 3,000 hits, but Mississippi State fans remem Rafael Palmeiro to Hall of Fame: Let voters handle steroid issue (01/2012): The person that arguably could be helped or hurt most if the National Baseball Hall of Fame offered specific instruction to its voters on whether candidates with a history of using performance-enhancing drugs should be enshrined has his own opinion as to what should happen. Rafael Palmeiro: 3000 hits was “a nightmare” (10/2011): We hear from Rafael Palmeiro, and others in his particular place in baseball history, once or twice a year. Usually around Hall of Fame vote time in the winter and then around the time of the inductions in the summer. They’re asked how he feels to be on the outside looking in because of their… Rafael Palmeiro, Jeff Malone elected to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (09/2011): Former Mississippi State stars Rafael Palmeiro and Jeff Malone highlight the six-person Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame class of 2012, which was announced Monday. 
Rafael Palmeiro Snubbed: Rafael Palmeiro Reacts to Hall of Fame Snub (01/2011): Rafael Palmeiro says he is reflecting on his career after being snubbed by the Baseball Hall of Fame this year. Palmeiro received only 11 percent of the vote in his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot. But, Palmeiro says he was not angry about the snub. Rafael Palmeiro stands by story he never has taken steroids | Baseball (12/2010): Rafael Palmeiro is sticking to his story that a tainted vitamin shot caused his failed drug test five years ago, and said he hopes Hall of Fame voters will overlook the mistake and honor him for his 3,020 hits and 569 home runs. Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gonzalez on Hall of Fame ballot (11/2010): NEW YORK - Suspected steroid users Rafael Palmeiro and Juan Gonzalez are on baseball's Hall of Fame ballot for...
