On November 5, 2008, Beltran earned his third straight gold glove award. After receiving the honor Beltran stated,"I take a lot of pride in being a complete player. Even on the days when I don't get a hit, I feel I can make a difference in the field."MLB.com: Wright, Beltran win Gold Glove Awards (November 5, 2008)

Beltran is considered a legitimate five-tool player with excellent speed, power, defense, a strong throwing arm, and the ability to hit for average. At the time of the signing, he was the highest paid player in Mets franchise history with a contract worth more than $119 Million dollars over 7 seasons.

1. Hometown: Manati, Puerto Rico
2. Drafted: 1995, Kansas City
3. 1999: AL ROY
4. All-Star selections: 3
5. 2006 HR, RBI: 41, 116,
6. 2006 AVG: .275
7. [http: //mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2007/roster_league.jsp 2007 All-Star Starter]

• April 24, 1977 : Born
• 1999: American League Rookie of the Year with the Kansas City Royals
• 2004: Traded to the Houston Astros
• 2005: Signs with the New York Mets
• 2006: Wins Gold Glove
• 2006: Wins Silver Slugger
• 2007: All-Star Starter