Ronny Cedeno is a former professional baseball player who played as a shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). Cedeno was born on February 2, 1983, in Carabobo, Venezuela. He began his professional baseball career in 1999 when he signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent.
Cedeno made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2005 and played with the team until 2011. During his time with the Cubs, Cedeno was known for his defensive skills and versatility, playing both shortstop and second base. He also showed some offensive potential, hitting a career-high .269 in 2007.
In 2012, Cedeno signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent. He played with the Pirates for one season, serving as a backup infielder and hitting .259 in 78 games. Cedeno then signed with the New York Mets in 2013, where he played in 55 games and hit .204.
Cedeno's final season in the MLB was in 2014, where he split time between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played in a total of 97 games that season, hitting .246 with two home runs and 14 RBIs.
Throughout his career, Cedeno was known for his defensive abilities, particularly his range and arm strength. He was also a versatile player, able to play multiple positions in the infield. However, his offensive production was inconsistent, and he struggled to establish himself as an everyday player.
Overall, Cedeno played in 968 games over his 10-year career, hitting .246 with 40 home runs and 239 RBIs. While he may not have been a star player, Cedeno was a reliable and valuable contributor to the teams he played for, known for his defensive prowess and versatility.
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