Oscar Henriquez
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2002)
Oscar Henriquez was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 for the Houston Astros, the Florida Marlins, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. Across 49 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 6.06 ERA and 45 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-07
- Last Game
- 2002-09-08
Full name: Oscar Eduardo Henriquez
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 19 | 8.55 | 4.43 (-93%) | -678.8 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28.0 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 4.50 | 4.28 (-5%) | -753.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52.0 | 47 | 35 | 30 | 45 | 6.06 | — | -1,433 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 26.2 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 5.74 |
| Away | 24 | 25.1 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 6.39 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-08 | DET | NYY | L | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-09-07 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-06 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-02 | DET | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-08-28 | DET | CLE | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-25 | DET | OAK | — | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-08-24 | DET | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-08-20 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-19 | DET | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-18 | DET | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
Salary History
Oscar Henriquez's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Henriquez's career ran from 1997 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1997 and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $170,000 | ||
Oscar Henriquez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 7, 1997 and the final game on September 8, 2002, Oscar Henriquez built the record summarized on this page. By club, Henriquez's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1997), the Florida Marlins (1998), and the Detroit Tigers (2002). Henriquez played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 28, 1974, in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela and a listed size of 220 pounds on a 6-foot-6 frame. Henriquez's full given name, per the bio, is Oscar Eduardo Henriquez.
Across 49 games (0 starts), Henriquez recorded 1 win against 2 losses with a 6.06 ERA. The totals include 45 strikeouts. The league ERA over Henriquez's seasons was 4.37, so the 6.06 figure ran 38.7% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.50 in 2002, when the league's was 4.28.
Henriquez appears at one position only: pitcher, in 49 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Henriquez
- What years did Oscar Henriquez play?
- Oscar Henriquez played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002.
- Was Oscar Henriquez a pitcher?
- Yes. Oscar Henriquez pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 45 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Oscar Henriquez hit?
- Oscar Henriquez hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Oscar Henriquez play for?
- Oscar Henriquez played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (1997), the Florida Marlins (1998), and the Detroit Tigers (2002).
- What were Oscar Henriquez's career stats?
- In 49 games, Oscar Henriquez went 1-2 with a 6.06 ERA, 45 strikeouts, 52.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Oscar Henriquez earn in his career?
- Oscar Henriquez's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Henriquez's career ran from 1997 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1997 and 2002.
- What was Oscar Henriquez's salary?
- Oscar Henriquez's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Oscar Henriquez play?
- Oscar Henriquez played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Henriquez and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Henriquez was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Oscar Henriquez's career ERA?
- Oscar Henriquez finished with a 6.06 career ERA, going 1-2 with 45 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oscar Henriquez have?
- Oscar Henriquez recorded 45 career strikeouts.
- Is Oscar Henriquez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Henriquez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.