Oscar Azocar
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Oscar Azocar was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 202 career games, he hit .226 with 99 hits, 5 home runs, and 36 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/14/2010 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
- MLB Debut
- 1990-07-17
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Oscar Gregorio Azocar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 439 | 38 | 99 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 10 | 12 | 36 | .226 | .248 | .296 | .544 | -1,641 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 65 | 214 | 18 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 15 | .248 | .257 (-4%) | .324 (-21%) | .385 (-8%) | .710 (-14%) | -517.5 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 38 | 57 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 9 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .323 (-18%) | .384 (-27%) | .708 (-23%) | -210.4 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 99 | 168 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 12 | .190 | .255 (-26%) | .322 (-29%) | .377 (-40%) | .699 (-35%) | -912.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 202 | 439 | 38 | 99 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 10 | 12 | 36 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,641 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (202 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 239 | 21 | 59 | 3 | 21 | .247 |
| Away | 97 | 200 | 17 | 40 | 2 | 15 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | SDP | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-10-01 | SDP | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-30 | SDP | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-29 | SDP | HOU | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-26 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | SDP | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-21 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-19 | SDP | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 90 |
| Right Field | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Oscar Azocar's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Azocar's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $120,000 | ||
Oscar Azocar: the record in brief
According to the bio, Oscar Azocar debuted on July 17, 1990 and played a final game on October 4, 1992. Azocar played for the New York Yankees (1990) and the San Diego Padres (1991 to 1992). Azocar, born on February 21, 1965, in Soro, Sucre, Venezuela, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. Azocar's death is recorded on June 14, 2010, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. Azocar's full given name, per the bio, is Oscar Gregorio Azocar.
The batting record for Azocar: 202 games, 99 hits in 439 at bats, and a .226 average, adding 5 home runs and 36 runs batted in. Azocar's career OPS of .544 combines a .248 on-base mark with .296 slugging. Measured against the leagues Azocar played in, the .226 career average compares with a .256 league average over the same seasons, 12.1% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 53, in 1990. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .248 in 1990, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Azocar
- What years did Oscar Azocar play?
- Oscar Azocar played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Oscar Azocar a pitcher?
- No. Oscar Azocar was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Oscar Azocar hit?
- Oscar Azocar hit 5 career home runs with 99 hits.
- What teams did Oscar Azocar play for?
- Oscar Azocar played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1990) and the San Diego Padres (1991–1992).
- What were Oscar Azocar's career stats?
- In 202 games, Oscar Azocar had 99 hits, 5 home runs, 36 RBI, 38 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- How much did Oscar Azocar earn in his career?
- Oscar Azocar's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Azocar's career ran from 1990 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
- What was Oscar Azocar's salary?
- Oscar Azocar's recorded salary was $120,000 in 1992.
- What position did Oscar Azocar play?
- Oscar Azocar played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Azocar and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Azocar was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Oscar Azocar hit each season?
- Oscar Azocar's home runs by season: 5 in 1990, 0 in 1991, and 0 in 1992. His most in one season was 5, in 1990.
- What was Oscar Azocar's career batting average?
- Oscar Azocar batted .226 over his career, with 99 hits in 439 at bats.
- How many RBI did Oscar Azocar have?
- Oscar Azocar drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Oscar Azocar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Azocar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.