Hector Olivera
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2016)
Hector Olivera was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 30 career games, he hit .245 with 24 hits, 2 home runs, and 13 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
- 6'2" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-09-01
- Last Game
- 2016-04-11
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 98 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .245 | .296 | .378 | .674 | -19 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OPS .674 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 24 | 79 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .253 | .254 (avg) | .316 (-2%) | .404 (avg) | .721 (-1%) | -18.8 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 98 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -19 | ||
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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 56 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | .196 |
| Away | 11 | 42 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 9 | .310 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-11 | ATL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-04-10 | ATL | STL | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-04-09 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-04-08 | ATL | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-04-06 | ATL | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-04-04 | ATL | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-10-04 | ATL | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-30 | ATL | WAS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-29 | ATL | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-27 | ATL | MIA | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 5 |
Salary History
Hector Olivera's recorded salaries total $4,000,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Olivera's career ran from 2015 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | $4,000,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,000,000 | ||
Hector Olivera: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hector Olivera debuted on September 1, 2015 and played a final game on April 11, 2016. The team column never changes: it is the Atlanta Braves from 2015 to 2016. Olivera played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on April 5, 1985, in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Olivera was listed at 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds.
The batting record for Olivera: 30 games, 24 hits in 98 at bats, and a .245 average, along with 2 home runs and 13 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .296 and the slugging percentage .378, for an OPS of .674. The .245 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons. Olivera collected a career-high 20 hits in 2015. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 2015, did not top the league's .254.
Most of Olivera's defensive work, 21 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows left field (5). At third base, Olivera's fielding totals are 15 putouts, 23 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Olivera
- What years did Hector Olivera play?
- Hector Olivera played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016.
- Was Hector Olivera a pitcher?
- No. Hector Olivera was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hector Olivera hit?
- Hector Olivera hit 2 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Hector Olivera play for?
- Hector Olivera played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (2015–2016).
- What were Hector Olivera's career stats?
- In 30 games, Hector Olivera had 24 hits, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .245 batting average.
- How much did Hector Olivera earn in his career?
- Hector Olivera's recorded salaries total $4,000,000 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Olivera's career ran from 2015 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Hector Olivera's salary?
- Hector Olivera's recorded salary was $4,000,000 in 2016.
- What position did Hector Olivera play?
- Hector Olivera played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hector Olivera and how much did he weigh?
- Hector Olivera was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hector Olivera hit each season?
- Hector Olivera's home runs by season: 2 in 2015 and 0 in 2016. His most in one season was 2, in 2015.
- What was Hector Olivera's career batting average?
- Hector Olivera batted .245 over his career, with 24 hits in 98 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hector Olivera have?
- Hector Olivera drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Hector Olivera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Olivera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.