Omar Olivares, baseball player, 1990-2001

Omar Olivares

Born: 7/6/1967 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-08-18 | Final Game: 2001-09-28

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

Biography

Omar Olivares, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 until his retirement in 2001. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Olivares played a significant role in various Major League Baseball teams, showcasing a career record of 77 wins and 86 losses. He concluded his time in the league with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67, complemented by 853 strikeouts and 4 saves. Olivares entered the league during the early 1990s, a period characterized by a shift towards offensive dominance in the game. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's best hitters, he established himself as a reliable pitcher who could deliver quality innings. His ability to strike out batters and navigate through lineups made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, Olivares demonstrated resilience and adaptability, contributing to the pitching staffs of several franchises until his final season in 2001. His journey through the majors reflects the evolving landscape of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
77 86 349 229 16 2 4 1591.7 1678 826 159 685 853 4.67 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
364 242 25 58 10 1 5 29 0 6 71 0.240 0.257 0.351 0.608 -476.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 349 229 126 294 19 29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 349

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 PIT NL $4,000,000
2000 OAK AL $4,000,000
1999 ANA AL $1,825,000
1998 ANA AL $1,150,000
1997 DET AL $1,125,000
1996 DET AL $505,000
1995 COL NL $410,000
1993 SLN NL $190,000
1992 SLN NL $170,000
1991 SLN NL $120,000
1990 SDN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $13,595,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus Miami FL 1986