Juan Uribe

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name=Juan Uribe

|image=IMG 9676 Juan Uribe.jpg

|image_size=250px

|caption=Uribe with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011

|position=Infielder

|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1979|3|22}}

|birth_place=Palenque, Dominican Republic

|bats=Right

|throws=Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate=April 8

|debutyear=2001

|debutteam=Colorado Rockies

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate=July 30

|finalyear=2016

|finalteam=Cleveland Indians

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label=Batting average

|stat1value=.255

|stat2label=Home runs

|stat2value=199

|stat3label=Runs batted in

|stat3value=816

|teams=

Colorado Rockies ({{mlby|2001}}–{{mlby|2003}})
Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2004}}–{{mlby|2008}})
San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2010}})
Los Angeles Dodgers ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2015}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2015}})
New York Mets ({{mlby|2015}})
Cleveland Indians ({{mlby|2016}})

|highlights=

2× World Series champion ({{wsy|2005}}, {{wsy|2010}})

}}

Juan Cespedes Uribe Tena (born March 22, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians. He bats and throws right-handed.

Uribe began his professional career in 1997 when he was signed by the Colorado Rockies. After advancing through the minors, he made his MLB debut with the Rockies in 2001. He became their shortstop in 2001 and spent all of 2002 in that capacity. He missed part of 2003 with an injury and was traded to the Chicago White Sox following the season. After one season as a utility player, Uribe became the starting shortstop for the White Sox in 2005; he held that position for the next three years. While Uribe was with the White Sox, the team won the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros. Uribe hit 21 home runs in 2006 but had a low on-base percentage. He hit 20 home runs in 2007 but had a low batting average with runners in scoring position (RISP). In 2008, Uribe lost his starting shortstop role to Orlando Cabrera and shifted to the starter at second, but then lost that job to rookie Alexei Ramírez. He eventually ended the season as the team's third baseman due to an injury to Joe Crede.

In 2009, Uribe signed with the Giants and was again used as utility player. He spent most of 2010 as the Giants' shortstop, hit a career-high 24 home runs, and had several key hits in the playoffs as the Giants won the 2010 World Series. Following that season, he signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The next two years were plagued by injuries and poor hitting, but he regained his starting role at third base and made strong contributions to the team in 2013 and 2014. Uribe was traded to the Braves in late May of the 2015 season and again to the Mets in July of the 2015 season. Before the start of spring training in 2016, he signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians. He was injured by a ground ball on June 12, 2016, and was later diagnosed with a testicular contusion. The Indians designated him for assignment on August 1 and released him on August 5.

Early life

Uribe was born in Palenque, Dominican Republic. Growing up, he became interested in baseball partly due to José Uribe. José was Juan's second cousin, although Juan calls him his "uncle" because of their age difference.{{Cite magazine |author=Killion |first=Ann |date=October 29, 2010 |title=Giants, fans embracing do-it-all infielder 'Ooooh! ... Ree-Bay! |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/more-sports/2010/10/29/uribe |access-date=October 29, 2010}} When Major League Baseball (MLB) was not in season, José would come home to the Dominican Republic and tell Juan about his time in the majors playing shortstop for the San Francisco Giants. Juan proved to have baseball ability too. In 1997, Colorado Rockies scout Jorge Posada Sr. spotted Uribe while he was scouting pitcher Enemencio Pacheco.

Professional career

=Minor leagues=

Posada offered him a $5,000 contract, but Uribe and his father tried to get a higher amount from agent Bob Michelin. Eventually, Uribe settled for $5,000.Baggarly, p. 232{{cite web |last=Sanchez |first=Jesse |date=October 27, 2010 |title=Uribe grateful for his spot on the stage |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101026&content_id=15839422&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131123024021/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101026&content_id=15839422&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |archive-date=November 23, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}}

Uribe started his professional career playing in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) for the DSL Rockies. In 1998 and 1999, he played for the rookie-level Arizona Rookie League and the Single-A Asheville Tourists in the South Atlantic League. While in Asheville, he batted .267 with 28 doubles, nine home runs and 46 RBI in 125 games, compiling a 15-game hitting streak at one point in the season. Uribe played for the Single-A advanced Salem Avalanche of the Carolina League in 2000, batting .256 with 13 home runs and 65 RBI in 134 games. Following the season, Baseball America named him the number two prospect in the Rockies' organization.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/27192 |access-date=July 15, 2013 |work=Baseball America}}

=Colorado Rockies (2001–2003)=

==2001: Rookie season==

In 2001, he was called up by the Rockies. Uribe played 72 games for the Rockies in his rookie season of 2001. He batted .300, had eight home runs, and had 53 runs batted in (RBIs). He also had 11 triples, tying a club record held by Neifi Pérez and Juan Pierre. He made his major league debut on April 8, pinch-hitting and striking out against Jay Witasick in an 11–3 loss to the San Diego Padres.{{cite web |date=April 8, 2001 |title=April 8, 2001 San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/COL/COL200104080.shtml |access-date=August 5, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} Three days later, he had his first major league hit against Matt Morris in a 3–1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web |date=April 11, 2001 |title=April 11, 2001 Colorado Rockies at St. Louis Cardinals |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN200104110.shtml |access-date=August 5, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} He was sent down to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League a few times during the season. However, after July 25, he took over the shortstop position for the Rockies when they traded Pérez.{{Cite web |date=July 25, 2001 |title=Dye cast in wild-card race: A's become player with deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/2001/0725/1230828.html |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=ESPN |publisher=Associated Press}} On August 2, he hit his first major league home run against Dave Coggin in a 4–2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.{{cite web |date=August 2, 2001 |title=August 2, 2001 Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/COL/COL200108020.shtml |access-date=August 5, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} He tied three other franchise records with two hits, two extra base hits, and six total bases in a single inning during an October 7 game against the San Diego Padres.{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2001 |title=Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres Box Score, October 7, 2001 |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SDN/SDN200110070.shtml |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

==2002==

Uribe played his first full season in the majors for the Rockies in 2002. He started 150 games at shortstop, posting a .240 average, six home runs, 49 RBI, and 25 doubles. He had a 17-game hitting streak during the months of April and May, a career-high.{{Cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2002 Batting Game Logs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2002 |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}} However, his offensive production slumped from May through August, and he also was poor defensively, leading the team with 27 errors. Uribe saw a little improvement offensively late in the season, though, as he tied a career-high for hits in a game with four on September 13 in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers; he finished that game a home run short of the cycle.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2002 |title=Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies Box Score, September 13, 2002 |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/COL/COL200209130.shtml |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

==2003==

In 2003, Uribe did not play until June 3 because of an injury suffered when he was rounding the bases during a spring training game on March 1. In his first game back, he homered twice against Ricardo Rodríguez of the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web |last=Otto |first=Allison Ann |date=June 3, 2003 |title=Rockies top Tribe in opener |url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20030603&content_id=353949&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213133015/http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20030603&content_id=353949&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |archive-date=December 13, 2013 |access-date=July 15, 2013 |work=Colorado Rockies |publisher=MLB.com}} He began to play in the outfield for the Rockies, starting at center field on June 15. However, he returned to the shortstop position when José Hernández was traded. In 87 games, he batted .253 with 80 hits, 19 doubles, 10 home runs, and 33 RBI.

File:AAAA4973 Juan Uribe.jpg]]

=Chicago White Sox (2004–2008)=

==2004==

Uribe was traded to the Chicago White Sox on December 2, 2003, for second baseman Aaron Miles.{{cite web |last=Harding |first=Thomas |date=December 2, 2003 |title=Rox acquire Miles from White Sox |url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20031202&content_id=610825&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213133712/http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20031202&content_id=610825&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |archive-date=December 13, 2013 |access-date=July 15, 2013 |work=Colorado Rockies |publisher=MLB.com}} Although Uribe did not have a starting role at the beginning of his tenure with the White Sox, he wound up appearing in 134 games for them in 2004, playing second base, shortstop, and third base.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2004 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2004 |access-date=July 16, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} On June 19, he had seven RBIs (one short of the White Sox single-game record) in a 17–14 loss to the Montreal Expos.{{cite web |last=Mio |first=Kevin |date=June 19, 2004 |title=Rousing White Sox rally just short |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20040619&content_id=775295&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170531/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20040619&content_id=775295&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 16, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} He set many career highs in batting categories, including batting average with the bases loaded (.556), RISP (.340), batting average (.283), home runs (23), RBIs (74), hits (142), and runs (82). He played much better at home, batting .315 with six home runs compared to .248 with seven home runs on the road. On December 16, Uribe agreed to a three-year, $9.75 million contract extension through 2007 with the White Sox. The deal also included a club option for 2008.{{cite web |date=December 16, 2004 |title=White Sox agree to terms with infielder Juan Uribe |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20041216&content_id=923243&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215171811/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20041216&content_id=923243&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 16, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}

==2005: World Series==

In 2005, Uribe spent the entire season playing shortstop after the White Sox did not re-sign José Valentín.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/valenjo03.shtml |title=José Valentín Statistics and History |work=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=July 16, 2013}} In 146 games, a number that would have been higher had it not been for minor injuries, Uribe batted .252 with 121 hits, 23 doubles, 16 home runs, and 74 RBI. In Game 1 of the American League Division Series (ALDS), Uribe hit a home run and had three RBIs as the White Sox defeated the Boston Red Sox 14–2.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=October 4, 2005 |title=South Side Hitmen return in rout |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051004&content_id=1237448&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170534/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051004&content_id=1237448&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 17, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} Uribe made two memorable defensive plays for the final two outs of the 2005 World Series, first catching a ball while crashing into the third base stands and then ranging over the middle and firing an off-balance throw on a slow grounder to beat Houston Astros outfielder Orlando Palmeiro to give the White Sox their first title in 88 years.{{cite web |last=Singer |first=Tom |date=October 27, 2005 |title=No fear: Uribe goes head over heels |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051027&content_id=1260744&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170558/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051027&content_id=1260744&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 17, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}

==2006==

On July 2, 2006, Uribe had five RBIs in a 15–11 loss to the Chicago Cubs;{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=July 2, 2006 |title=Sox keep heat on Cubs, fall in slugfest |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060702&content_id=1534505&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170510/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060702&content_id=1534505&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 18, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} two days later, he again had five RBIs in a 13–0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=July 4, 2006 |title=Contreras, White Sox blank Orioles |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060704&content_id=1539297&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170508/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060704&content_id=1539297&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 18, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} Uribe had one of his best power seasons in 2006, batting .235 with 21 home runs and 71 RBIs in 132 games. However, he had the lowest on-base percentage of his career, at .257.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=346874 |title=Juan Uribe Statistics, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio |work=MLB.com |access-date=June 23, 2013}} (Note: Click bio for non-statistical information) Injuries prevented him from appearing 10 games, and he also lost some starts at shortstop to Alex Cintrón because of his low on-base percentage.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=June 1, 2006 |title=Notes: Sox trying to fix Uribe's approach |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060601&content_id=1483470&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725145109/http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/1483470 |archive-date=July 25, 2015 |access-date=July 18, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} He led the White Sox in sacrifice hits and ranked fourth in the AL with a .977 fielding percentage.{{Cite web |title=2006 American League Fielding Leaders |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2006-fielding-leaders.shtml |access-date=November 14, 2024 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}} He also joined Derek Jeter, Miguel Tejada, Édgar Rentería, and Michael Young as the only shortstops to top 70 RBIs in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

==2007==

On September 29, 2007, Uribe had a walk-off RBI single against Fernando Rodney to give the White Sox a 3–2 win over the Detroit Tigers.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=September 30, 2007 |title=Uribe's single lifts White Sox in ninth |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070929&content_id=2239319&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215170505/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070929&content_id=2239319&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 21, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} In 150 games in 2007, Uribe batted .234 with 120 hits, 18 doubles, 20 home runs, and 68 RBI. He was second in the league in fielding percentage (.976), but he batted .198 with runners in scoring position. The White Sox declined Uribe's option for 2008, but on November 7, 2007, they signed him to a one-year, $4.5 million deal.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=November 7, 2007 |title=White Sox, Uribe agree to one-year deal |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071107&content_id=2295056&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215171650/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071107&content_id=2295056&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=July 20, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}

==2008==

The White Sox acquired Orlando Cabrera to play shortstop in 2008, forcing Uribe to compete with Alexei Ramírez, Danny Richar, and Pablo Ozuna for the position in spring training.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=February 21, 2008 |title=Uribe's position: Whatever club wants |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080221&content_id=2382944&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014053557/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080221&content_id=2382944&vkey=spt2008news&c_id=cws&fext=.jsp |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 20, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} Uribe won the second base job, but after an injury in May, Uribe lost his spot in the White Sox starting lineup to Ramírez.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=March 25, 2008 |title=Uribe to get most playing time at second |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080325&content_id=2458519&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014112708/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080325&content_id=2458519&vkey=spt2008news&c_id=cws&fext=.jsp |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2008 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2008 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}}{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=June 2, 2008 |title=Mailbag: Is there a 'Crisis' at second? |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080602&content_id=2819232&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014061017/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080602&content_id=2819232&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws&fext=.jsp |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} However, Uribe took over third base from Josh Fields (who had spent a week filling in for an injured Joe Crede) on August 1.{{cite web |title=Josh Fields 2008 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=fieldjo02&t=b&year=2008 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}}{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=July 28, 2008 |title=Crede focused on his health |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080728&content_id=3214109&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014042307/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080728&content_id=3214109&vkey=news_cws&c_id=cws&fext=.jsp |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 22, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}} In 110 games (324 at-bats), Uribe had 80 hits, 22 doubles, seven home runs, and 40 RBI. On October 30, Uribe filed for free agency.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=October 30, 2008 |title=Crede, Uribe file for free agency |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081030&content_id=3655974&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102120902/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081030&content_id=3655974&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=November 2, 2012 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}

While with the White Sox, Uribe was always regarded as a talented player. He was especially adept at fielding and hitting home runs. However, Ozzie Guillén had issues with Uribe's low on-base percentage and his conditioning.

=San Francisco Giants (2009–2010)=

==2009==

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On January 29, 2009, Uribe signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=January 29, 2009 |title=Giants reach pact with Uribe |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090129&content_id=3783490&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203085811/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090129&content_id=3783490&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=February 3, 2009 |access-date=July 14, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} It was announced on April 4 that Uribe had made the Giants final roster as a utility player.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=April 5, 2009 |title=Giants unveil final roster for opener |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090404&content_id=4129984&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408130627/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090404&content_id=4129984&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=April 8, 2009 |access-date=July 19, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} Uribe wound up making a lot of starts at second base, shortstop, and third base throughout the season.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2009 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2009 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} On July 10, Uribe bobbled a ground ball with one out in the eighth inning of Jonathan Sánchez's no-hitter against San Diego, allowing Chase Headley to reach first base. The effort had been perfect up to that point, and Sánchez went on to retire each of the remaining five batters, meaning this error lost the first perfect game since Randy Johnson 's in 2004. This was the first no-hit, no-walk, no–hit batsman game that was not also a perfect game since Terry Mulholland's no-hitter in 1990.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=July 11, 2009 |title=Error ends Sanchez's bid for perfection |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090711&content_id=5819294&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716183331/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090711&content_id=5819294&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=July 16, 2009 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} In 122 games (398 at-bats), Uribe batted .289 (his highest average since 2001) with 115 hits, 26 doubles, 16 home runs, and 55 RBI.

==2010: World Series==

On January 4, 2010, Uribe re-signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Giants.{{cite web |last=Baggarly |first=Andrew |url=http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/01/05/newly-re-signed-juan-uribe-could-be-everyday-third-baseman-giants-revisit-rowand-in-leadoff-spot-sabeans-next-wish-is-lh-hitter/ |title=Newly re-signed Juan Uribe (one year, $3.25 million) could be everyday third baseman, Giants revisit Rowand in leadoff spot; Sabean's next wish is LH hitter |work=San Jose Mercury News |date=January 5, 2010 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211180227/http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/01/05/newly-re-signed-juan-uribe-could-be-everyday-third-baseman-giants-revisit-rowand-in-leadoff-spot-sabeans-next-wish-is-lh-hitter/ |archive-date=December 11, 2010 |url-status=dead }} He began 2010 as the Giants' second baseman because of an injury to Freddy Sanchez.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=April 4, 2010 |title=Bowker earns right-field job for Giants |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071822&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014141808/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100404&content_id=9071822&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 24, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} At the beginning of May, he moved over to shortstop to replace the injured Édgar Rentería; for most of the remainder of the season, he was the Giants' starting shortstop.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2010 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2010 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}}{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=May 7, 2010 |title=Giants put Rentería on DL, demote Velez |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100507&content_id=9872040&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014141720/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100507&content_id=9872040&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} He hit a game-winning two-run home run on September 5 against Jonathan Broxton, turning a 4–3 deficit into a 5–4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=September 5, 2010 |title=Uribe puts game-winner at top of list |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100905&content_id=14340660¬ebook_id=14341096&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232740/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100905&content_id=14340660¬ebook_id=14341096&vkey=notebook_sf&c_id=sf |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} On September 23, Uribe hit a grand slam against Ryan Dempster and a two-run home run in the second inning against the Cubs for a total of six RBIs, helping the Giants win 13–0.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=September 24, 2010 |title=Grand slam part of two-homer inning for Uribe |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100923&content_id=15005564&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926183348/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100923&content_id=15005564&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |archive-date=September 26, 2010 |access-date=July 24, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}}

He finished the season batting .256 with a career-high 24 home runs and a career-high 85 RBI. He had 129 hits on the year in 521 at-bats, bringing his career hit total above the 1,000 mark. He had 24 doubles and two triples. In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Phillies on October 20, Uribe had a walk-off sacrifice fly against Roy Oswalt in a 6–5 victory.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=October 21, 2010 |title=Giants wave a magic Juan, walk off for 3–1 lead |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101020&content_id=15741906&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023101920/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101020&content_id=15741906&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=October 23, 2010 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} In Game 6, on October 23, he hit a go-ahead solo home run against Ryan Madson in the top of the eighth, which gave the Giants a 3–2 victory, sending them to the World Series.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=October 24, 2010 |title=SF wins on Juan swing; Philly KO'd, looking |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101023&content_id=15813996&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025222010/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101023&content_id=15813996&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=October 25, 2010 |access-date=July 25, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} In Game 1 of the World Series on October 27, he hit a three-run home run against Darren O'Day which proved decisive in the Giants' 11–7 victory over the Texas Rangers.{{cite web |last=Kruth |first=Cash |date=October 28, 2010 |title=Another clutch Uribe homer nails down win |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101027&content_id=15858580&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029184100/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101027&content_id=15858580&vkey=news_sf&c_id=sf |archive-date=October 29, 2010 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} He produced an RBI that made it 2–0 against C. J. Wilson in the seventh inning of Game 2; he added another RBI in the eighth as the Giants won 9–0.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=October 29, 2010 |title=Giants use Cain, smack Rangers into 2–0 hole |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101028&content_id=15891422&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101054728/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101028&content_id=15891422&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=November 1, 2010 |access-date=July 28, 2013 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}} The Giants won the series in five games, and Uribe earned his second World Series championship.{{cite web |last=Haft |first=Chris |date=November 2, 2010 |title=Giants win the Series! Giants win the Series! |url=http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101101&content_id=15949454&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301004834/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101101&content_id=15949454&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |access-date=March 22, 2012 |work=San Francisco Giants |publisher=MLB.com}}

=Los Angeles Dodgers (2011–2015)=

==2011==

After the 2010 season, Uribe reached an agreement on a three-year, $21 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{cite news |last=Shea |first=John |date=January 7, 2011 |title=Giants' Juan Uribe reaches deal with Dodgers |work=San Francisco Chronicle |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/11/29/SPUR1GJ2GR.DTL |access-date=July 29, 2013}} His first season with the Dodgers was one of his worst seasons as he made two trips to the disabled list and only managed to appear in 77 of 162 games, his fewest games since 2001. His production was the weakest of his career, as he hit a subpar .204 with four home runs and 28 RBI. He was placed on the disabled list on July 30, with what was described as abdominal pain.{{cite web |last=Cassavell |first=AJ |date=July 30, 2011 |title=Blake returns to Dodgers as Uribe hits shelf |url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110730&content_id=22520986&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010183920/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110730&content_id=22520986&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Dodgers |publisher=MLB.com}} He was expected to return after 15 days, but the injury didn't get better and was recharacterized as a sports hernia, which needed season-ending surgery.{{cite web |last=Adamski |first=Chris |date=September 1, 2011 |title=Uribe's rehab slowed down by sports hernia |url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110901&content_id=24061524¬ebook_id=24068724&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010183935/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110901&content_id=24061524¬ebook_id=24068724&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Dodgers |publisher=MLB.com}}

==2012==

In the 2012 season, Uribe mostly stayed healthy but his production remained similar to his 2011 totals. From May 14 to June 10, he was on the disabled list with a left wrist injury.{{cite web |last=Angert |first=Alex |date=June 11, 2012 |title=Dodgers activate Uribe from disabled list |url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120611&content_id=33147022¬ebook_id=33147270&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617161455/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120611&content_id=33147022¬ebook_id=33147270&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |archive-date=June 17, 2012 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Dodgers |publisher=MLB.com}} After June, he lost his starting role and was relegated to pinch-hitting duties over the second half of the season.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2012 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2012 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}} He played in just 66 games and hit only .191 (his lowest career total) with two home runs and 17 RBI.

==2013==

Uribe began 2013 as a utility player. However, he made frequent starts at third base, and by June, he had taken over the position.{{cite web |title=Juan Uribe 2013 Batting Gamelogs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=uribeju01&t=b&year=2013 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Baseball-Reference.com}}{{cite web |last=Gurnick |first=Ken |date=June 23, 2013 |title=Uribe takes hold of third base job with turnaround |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130623&content_id=51547082¬ebook_id=51550014&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630035648/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130623&content_id=51547082¬ebook_id=51550014&vkey=notebook_la&c_id=la |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Dodgers |publisher=MLB.com}} On July 5, Uribe had seven RBIs and was a single short of hitting for the cycle in a 10–2 victory over the Giants.{{cite web |last=Gurnick |first=Ken |date=July 6, 2013 |title=Uribe racks up seven RBIs to lead Dodgers |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-uribe-racks-up-seven-rbis-to-lead-dodgers-rout-of-giants/c-52867246 |access-date=July 29, 2013 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media}}

On September 9, 2013, Uribe went 4-for-4 and homered in each of his first three trips to the plate against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was his first three-homer game in the Major Leagues.{{cite web |last=Laymance |first=Austin |date=September 10, 2013 |title=Uribe's three homers put Dodgers back on track |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-uribes-three-home-runs-put-los-angeles-dodgers-back-on-track/c-60068388 |access-date=September 10, 2013 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media}} He played in 132 games for the Dodgers in 2013, almost as many as his first two seasons with them combined (143). He hit .278 with 12 home runs and 50 RBI. On October 7, during Game 4 of the NLDS, Uribe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to put Los Angeles ahead of the Atlanta Braves 4–3. The Dodgers held on to defeat the Braves and took the series 3–1.{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2013 |title=Juan Uribe's 2-run homer sends Dodgers past Braves, into NLCS |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/331007119 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102140352/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/331007119 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 2, 2022 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=ESPN |publisher=Associated Press |language=en}}

On December 14, 2013, Uribe agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract extension with the Dodgers.{{cite web |last=Gurnick |first=Ken |date=December 14, 2013 |title=Uribe agrees to two-year contract with Dodgers |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/la/juan-uribe-reportedly-agrees-to-return-to-dodgers?ymd=20131214&content_id=64701126&vkey=news_la |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215192045/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/la/juan-uribe-reportedly-agrees-to-return-to-dodgers?ymd=20131214&content_id=64701126&vkey=news_la |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=December 15, 2013 |work=Los Angeles Dodgers |publisher=MLB.com}}

==2014==

Uribe continued his resurgence in 2014, hitting .311 in 103 games. He also had nine home runs and 54 RBI. Uribe was well-liked by his teammates, and hailed as a key part of maintaining clubhouse chemistry. Don Mattingly let him manage the Dodgers for the final game of the regular season, a 10–5 Dodgers win.{{cite web |last=Stephen |first=Eric |date=September 28, 2014 |title=Juan Uribe manages Dodgers to win in final game of 2014 |url=http://www.truebluela.com/2014/9/28/6860647/juan-uribe-manager-dodgers-season-finale |access-date=May 26, 2015 |work=True Blue LA |publisher=SB Nation}}

==2015==

Uribe started slowly in 2015 and wound up falling behind both Justin Turner and Alex Guerrero on the depth chart.{{cite web |last=Dilbeck |first=Steve |date=May 25, 2015 |title=Justin Turner has become the Dodgers' primary third baseman |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-justin-turner-dodgers-third-baseman-20150525-story.html |access-date=May 27, 2015 |work=Los Angeles Times}} In 29 games, he hit .247 with one home run and 6 RBI.

=Atlanta Braves (2015)=

On May 27, 2015, Uribe was traded to the Atlanta Braves (with Chris Withrow) in exchange for Alberto Callaspo, Eric Stults, Ian Thomas and Juan Jaime.{{cite web |last=Hoornstra |first=J.P. |date=May 27, 2015 |title=The six-player Juan Uribe trade is official. |url=http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2015/05/27/the-six-player-juan-uribe-trade-is-official/ |access-date=May 27, 2015 |work=Inside SoCal}} The trade was finalized during the Braves' three-game series at Dodger Stadium, and Uribe appeared in his new team's uniform in the third game, going 0-for-3 in the Atlanta win.{{cite web |date=May 28, 2015 |title=Simmons and Maybin help Braves beat Dodgers 3–2 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350527119 |access-date=May 28, 2015 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} When asked for an opinion on the trade, Uribe commented, "I would've felt bad if they traded me to a soccer, basketball or football team. But it's another baseball team, so I'm happy".{{cite tweet|user=pedromoura|author=Pedro Moura|number=603707557010542592|date=May 27, 2015|title=Juan Uribe: "I would've felt bad if they traded me to a soccer, basketball or football team. But it's another baseball team, so I'm happy."}} Uribe's popularity as a Dodger extended past his trade, as a scheduled bobblehead night went ahead as planned after he had left the team for the Braves.{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-mets-juan-uribe-to-miss-dodgers-chest-injury-20151008-story.html|title=Juan Uribe to miss meeting Dodgers in postseason because of chest injury|first=Zach |last=Helfand|date=October 8, 2015|access-date=April 16, 2016|work=Los Angeles Times}}

=New York Mets (2015)=

File:Juan Uribe on July 25, 2015.jpg

On July 24, 2015, the Braves traded Uribe and Kelly Johnson to the New York Mets for John Gant and Rob Whalen.{{cite web |last=Sherman |first=Joel |date=July 24, 2015 |title=Offense-needy Mets land Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson from Braves |url=https://nypost.com/2015/07/24/mets-on-brink-of-acquiring-juan-uribe-kelly-johnson-from-braves/ |access-date=July 24, 2015 |work=New York Post}} During his second game with New York, Uribe hit the walk-off single in the tenth inning to win the game for the Mets, 3–2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{cite web |last=Ehalt |first=Matt |date=August 18, 2015 |title=Mets: Juan Uribe the clubhouse cutup |url=http://www.northjersey.com/sports/baseball/clubhouse-cutup-1.1393953 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820233041/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/baseball/clubhouse-cutup-1.1393953 |archive-date=August 20, 2015 |access-date=April 16, 2016 |work=NorthJersey.com}}{{cite web |last=Guardado |first=Maria |date=July 26, 2015 |title=Juan Uribe lifts Mets to 3–2 walk-off win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers |url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2015/07/mets_vs_los_angeles_dodgers_rapid_reaction_2.html |access-date=April 16, 2016 |work=NJ.com}} Uribe missed the National League Division Series and Championship Series due to a chest contusion in September,{{cite web |date=October 14, 2015 |title=Mets' Juan Uribe not expected to be ready for potential NLCS |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mets-juan-uribe-not-expected-to-be-ready-for-potential-nlcs |access-date=April 16, 2016 |work=Fox Sports}} but was added to the Mets' World Series roster and came off the bench in the sixth inning of Game 3 to deliver a pinch-hit single, driving in a run.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/10/31/world-series-juan-uribe-new-york-mets-game-3/74930916/|title=Mets' Juan Uribe doesn't miss a beat in World Series despite long layoff|first=Howard|last=Megdal|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=April 16, 2016|work=USA Today}} The Mets would lose the series in five games to the Kansas City Royals.{{Cite web |title=2015 World Series - Kansas City Royals over New York Mets (4-1) |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2015_WS.shtml |access-date=November 3, 2022 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

=Cleveland Indians (2016)=

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Just before the start of spring training 2016, Uribe signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web |last=Lewis |first=Ryan |date=February 28, 2016 |title=Indians make signing of free agent 3B Juan Uribe official |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/indians/2016/02/28/indians-make-signing-free-agent/10628689007/ |access-date=February 28, 2016 |website=Akron Beacon Journal}} On June 12, 2016, in Anaheim, Uribe had to be carted off the field after being hit in the crotch by a ground ball which came off the bat of Mike Trout at {{convert|106|mph|km/h}}.{{cite news|last1=Feldman|first1=Kate|title=Juan Uribe hit in groin by 106 mph grounder off bat of Mike Trout|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/juan-uribe-hit-groin-106-mph-grounder-bat-mike-trout-article-1.2671542|access-date=June 13, 2016|work=New York Daily News|date=June 13, 2016}} He was later diagnosed with a testicular contusion.{{cite news|last1=Kalaf|first1=Samer|title=Juan Uribe Carted Off After Taking A Ground Ball To His Testicles|url=http://deadspin.com/juan-uribe-carted-off-after-taking-a-ground-ball-to-his-1781885439|access-date=June 13, 2016|work=Deadspin|publisher=Gawker Media|date=June 13, 2016}} He was designated for assignment on August 1, 2016, and released on August 5.{{Cite magazine |last=Medley |first=Matt |date=August 1, 2016 |title=Juan Uribe Designated for Assignment |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/juan-uribe-designated-assignment |access-date=November 3, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}

Personal life

Uribe and his wife Ana have four children: Juan Luis, Juanny, Janny, and Johanny. He also has a brother named Elpidio. Although Uribe does speak English, he is not fluent, so he often used a translator throughout his career when conducting interviews. He plays winter baseball in the Dominican Republic every year. He has done work for many different charity organizations. In 2004, he read to children on the Golden Apple Foundation Bus. He also helped with the United States military children's coloring contest.

=2006 shooting allegations=

In October 2006, Uribe was alleged to have been involved in a shooting in his native Dominican Republic. A farmer named Antonio Gonzalez Perez accused Uribe of wounding him with a pellet gun. Despite claims by the San Cristóbal Province District Attorney that there was no firm evidence that Uribe was involved in the incident, a judge decided to press forward with the case. Although a defense motion to bar him from leaving the country was rejected, it was ruled on January 5, 2007, that Uribe must appear before a court on the 15th and the 30th days of every month until the case was resolved. Uribe, who denied any involvement in the case, suggested that he might not play baseball until the legal proceedings were concluded. He was confident that he would win in court, and the White Sox expected him to be free for spring training.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=January 5, 2007 |title=Uribe says he may miss season |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070105&content_id=1773823&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108122353/http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070105&content_id=1773823&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |access-date=January 6, 2007 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media}} In February, his name was cleared of any involvement with the shooting, and the court ruled he no longer had to appear twice per month. Uribe called the incident "blackmail", saying it was an attempt by Perez to get money from him.{{cite web |last=Merkin |first=Scott |date=February 23, 2007 |title=Uribe clears name, and his head |url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070223&content_id=1813166&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232740/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070223&content_id=1813166&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |access-date=July 19, 2013 |work=Chicago White Sox |publisher=MLB.com}}

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