Bob Ojeda, baseball player, 1980-1994

Bob Ojeda

Born: 12/17/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-13 | Final Game: 1994-04-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Ojeda

Biography

Bob Ojeda was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1994. Born in 1957, Ojeda made his mark primarily as a starting pitcher, showcasing a skill set that combined solid control with the ability to generate strikeouts. Over his career, he compiled a record of 115 wins and 98 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. His striking ability was evident as he recorded 1,128 strikeouts, a testament to his effectiveness on the mound. Although he registered only one save in his career, his contributions as a starter were significant during his time in the league. Ojeda played in a competitive era of baseball that included both the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. He was part of pivotal teams, including a notable stint with the New York Mets, where he contributed to their pitching staff during a period of resurgence for the franchise. His career spanned the final years of the deadball era and into the more offensive-minded environment of the 1990s, making his achievements particularly noteworthy in the context of changing game dynamics. Ojeda's legacy is marked by his durability and effectiveness, earning him a respected place in the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
115 98 351 291 41 16 1 1884.3 1833 764 145 676 1128 3.65 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
353 347 14 44 2 1 1 9 0 11 102 0.127 0.153 0.147 0.300 -2858.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 WS NYN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1986 NLCS NYN 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 4 4 0 27.0 28 7 9 15 2.33

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 NLCS NYN 1 0 2 2 0 14.0 15 4 4 6 2.57
1986 WS NYN 1 0 2 2 0 13.0 13 3 5 9 2.08

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 351 291 113 323 16 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 351

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-07-20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 CLE AL $1,700,000
1992 LAN NL $1,600,000
1991 LAN NL $1,633,333
1990 NYN NL $1,300,000
1989 NYN NL $925,000
1988 NYN NL $725,000
1987 NYN NL $650,000
1986 NYN NL $550,000
1985 BOS AL $240,000
Total Career Earnings $9,323,333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Sequoias Visalia CA 1977, 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Cy Young Award NL 4th 9.0 120 0
1986 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 336 0
1981 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 36.0 140 0