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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 45 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 2.92 | - |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 11 | 7 | 28 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 167.3 | 148 | 69 | 61 | 91 | 3.71 | - |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 9 | 9 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 197.0 | 189 | 84 | 63 | 124 | 3.84 | - |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 5 | 3 | 58 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 118.7 | 134 | 55 | 54 | 63 | 4.17 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 73.7 | 84 | 47 | 37 | 26 | 5.74 | - |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 44 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 7.39 | -1215.9 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5.40 | 137.2 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 7 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | 169 | 87 | 75 | 81 | 4.89 | -1748.3 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 5 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 115.0 | 110 | 60 | 53 | 74 | 4.70 | 133.8 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 81 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 5.49 | -2233.2 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 9 | 9 | 37 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183.0 | 189 | 82 | 91 | 112 | 4.03 | - |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 8 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 131.0 | 135 | 59 | 49 | 49 | 4.05 | - |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 7 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 82 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 4.34 | -493.4 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 4 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 108.0 | 134 | 81 | 60 | 57 | 6.75 | -1031.9 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 6 | 9 | 45 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 110.0 | 123 | 80 | 42 | 69 | 6.55 | -2262.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | STL | NL | 9 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 28 | 53 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.226 | -214.8 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 36 | 68 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.235 | -261.6 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 59 | 26 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 15 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 47 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SLN | P | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SLN | P | 28 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | SLN | P | 32 | 30 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | SLN | P | 58 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 14 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | COL | P | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 25 | 25 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | DET | P | 19 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | SEA | P | 13 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 37 | 26 | 21 | 39 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 20 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | OAK | P | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | OAK | P | 21 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 45 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
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 |