Fernando José Cabrera was born on November 16, 1981 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. He is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.

Fernando is 6' 4", weighs 220 pounds, and bats and throws right.

High School
Fernando attended Discipulos De Cristo School in Puerto Rico.

Minor Leagues
Fermando was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 10th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft and signed in August 1999.

2000 - Burlington Indians in the Appalachian League
2001 - Columbus Red Stixx in the South Atlantic League
2002 - Kinston Indians in the Carolina League, then the Akron Aeros in the Eastern League
2003 - Akron Aeros in the Eastern League
2004/06 - Buffalo Bisons in the International League
2007/08 - Norfolk Tides in the International League

Major Leagues
Fernando made his major league debut for Cleveland on August 20, 2004.

He spent most of his time in the minors, and was designated for assignment by Cleveland on August 1, 2007, and released on August 9.

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays claimed him off release waivers on August 13, but Fernando decided to become a free agent. He signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on August 21, 2007.

The Orioles called Fernando up to the majors in September, 2007.

He was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Orioles at the beginning of the 2008 season, but by August was on the major league roster.