Omar Daal

Omar Daal was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1972, who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2003. Over the course of his career, Daal showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 68 wins and 78 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55. With a total of 806 strikeouts, he demonstrated the ability to overpower hitters, although he also found himself on the losing end of many close contests, reflecting the competitive nature of the era in which he pitched. Daal's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. He made his debut in the early 1990s, a period characterized by the rise of power hitting and the changing dynamics of the game. Primarily recognized for his role as a starting pitcher, Daal contributed to several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although he recorded only one save in his career, his contributions as a reliable innings-eater and strikeout artist remain a notable part of his legacy within the sport.