Jose Oliva
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1995)
Jose Oliva was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1995 for the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 89 career games, he hit .178 with 43 hits, 13 home runs, and 31 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- Died
- 12/22/1997 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.
- MLB Debut
- 1994-07-01
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 242 | 24 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 56 | .178 | .242 | .380 | .623 | -772 |
Career AVG .178 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 19 | 59 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .288 | .269 (+7%) | .338 (+7%) | .424 (+60%) | .763 (+37%) | 354.2 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 48 | 109 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 22 | .156 | .266 (-42%) | .337 (-39%) | .417 (-21%) | .755 (-29%) | -552.0 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | 22 | 74 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 24 | .122 | .266 (-54%) | .337 (-42%) | .417 (-48%) | .755 (-46%) | -552.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 89 | 242 | 24 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 56 | .178 | — | — | — | — | -750 | ||
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 (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 119 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 18 | .202 |
| Away | 44 | 123 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 13 | .154 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | STL | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-09-30 | STL | PIT | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-27 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995-09-26 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-24 | STL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995-09-20 | STL | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-09-18 | STL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-17 | STL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995-09-16 | STL | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-15 | STL | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 59 |
Salary History
Jose Oliva's recorded salaries total $220,500 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1995. Oliva's career, 1994 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ATL | NL | $111,500 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $220,500 | ||
Jose Oliva: the record in brief
July 1, 1994 and October 1, 1995 bracket Jose Oliva's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (1994 through 1995) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1995). Oliva, born on March 3, 1971, in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R., is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Oliva's listed size is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. The bio records the death on December 22, 1997, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.
Oliva's career batting table shows 89 games, 242 at bats and 43 hits, a .178 average, adding 13 home runs and 31 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .242 and .380 give Oliva a career OPS of .623. Over the seasons Oliva played, league hitters batted .268; the .178 career figure is 33.7% below that. No season topped the 17 hits of 1994. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .156 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Oliva
- What years did Jose Oliva play?
- Jose Oliva played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1995.
- Was Jose Oliva a pitcher?
- No. Jose Oliva was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jose Oliva hit?
- Jose Oliva hit 13 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Jose Oliva play for?
- Jose Oliva played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1994–1995) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1995).
- What were Jose Oliva's career stats?
- In 89 games, Jose Oliva had 43 hits, 13 home runs, 31 RBI, and 24 runs, with a .178 batting average.
- How much did Jose Oliva earn in his career?
- Jose Oliva's recorded salaries total $220,500 over 2 seasons, 1994 to 1995. Oliva's career, 1994 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jose Oliva's salary?
- Jose Oliva's last recorded salary was $111,500, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $111,500, in 1995, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1994. The Salary History table lists each season from 1994 to 1995.
- What position did Jose Oliva play?
- Jose Oliva played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Oliva and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Oliva was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Oliva hit each season?
- Jose Oliva's home runs by season: 6 in 1994 and 7 in 1995. His most in one season was 7, in 1995.
- What was Jose Oliva's career batting average?
- Jose Oliva batted .178 over his career, with 43 hits in 242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Oliva have?
- Jose Oliva drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Oliva in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Oliva has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.