Osvaldo Fernandez
Born: 11/4/1966 in Holguín, Holguín, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1996-04-05 | Final Game: 2001-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Biography
Osvaldo Fernandez, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2001. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by powerful offenses and a dynamic approach to pitching. Throughout his career, Fernandez showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, achieving a win-loss record of 19-26. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.93, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period often noted for the offensive explosion in baseball.
Fernandez recorded a total of 208 strikeouts during his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times. While he did not secure any saves throughout his time in the league, his role as a pitcher contributed to the depth of the teams he played for. Osvaldo Fernandez's journey in baseball illustrated the resilience and determination required to compete in the major leagues, leaving a legacy that resonates with fans of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 26 | 76 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 387.0 | 439 | 212 | 43 | 136 | 208 | 4.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 7 | 13 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171.7 | 193 | 88 | 57 | 106 | 4.61 | - |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 74 | 31 | 15 | 31 | 4.95 | - |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 69 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 3.62 | 642.5 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 5 | 6 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 | 103 | 61 | 33 | 35 | 6.92 | -621.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 115 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 0.070 | 0.108 | 0.070 | 0.178 | -778.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 33 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0.088 | -778.1 |
| 1997 | SFG | NL | 12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 15 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 20 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 67 | 21 | 67 | 6 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SFN | P | 30 | 28 | 10 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | SFN | P | 11 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CIN | P | 15 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | CIN | P | 20 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $1,233,333 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $958,333 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $633,333 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,424,999 | ||