Hector Olivera

Born: 4/5/1985 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2015-09-01 | Final Game: 2016-04-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

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Biography

Hector Olivera, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016. Known primarily as a position player, Olivera showcased his skills during a brief career that spanned 30 games. He recorded 24 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 13 runs, resulting in a batting average of .245. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as reflected by his 0 stolen bases, Olivera's offensive contributions were noteworthy during his time in the league. Olivera's arrival in MLB came after a successful career in Cuba, where he was recognized for his powerful hitting and ability to drive in runs. His transition to the majors occurred during a period characterized by heightened interest in international talent, particularly players from Cuba. Though his time in the league was limited, Olivera's journey underscored the increasing globalization of baseball and the opportunities it presented to athletes from around the world. After his final game on April 11, 2016, he concluded a career that, while short, contributed to the ongoing narrative of players seeking success in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

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	0.245	0.296	0.378	0.674	-19.6

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 0.674 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.253	.254 (avg)	.316 (-2%)	.404 (avg)	.721 (-1%)	-19.6
2016	ATL	NL	6	19	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	5	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	21	21	15	23	4	2
OF	5	5	7	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	ATL	3B	21	21	15	23	4	2
2016	ATL	OF	5	5	7	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	21
Left Field	5

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	ATL	NL	$4,000,000
Total Career Earnings			$4,000,000