Francisco Oliveras
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1992)
Francisco Oliveras was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992 for the Minnesota Twins and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. Across 116 career appearances, he went 11-15 with a 3.71 ERA and 130 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-05-03
- Last Game
- 1992-10-03
Full name: Francisco Javier Oliveras
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55.2 | 64 | 28 | 15 | 24 | 4.53 | 3.71 (-22%) | -1281.4 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 2 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.1 | 47 | 17 | 21 | 41 | 2.77 | 3.86 (+28%) | 158.4 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 6 | 6 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 79.1 | 69 | 34 | 22 | 48 | 3.86 | 3.91 (+1%) | -1131.6 |
| 1992 | SFN | NL | 0 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.2 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 3.63 | 3.75 (+3%) | -2475.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 11 | 15 | 116 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 235.0 | 221 | 97 | 68 | 130 | 3.71 | — | -4,730 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .136 | .174 | .136 | .310 | 0 |
Career AVG .136 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.
Career OBP .174 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.
Career SLG .136 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.
Career OPS .310 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 55 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SFN | NL | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 116 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 55 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 120.1 | 123 | 60 | 37 | 59 | 4.49 |
| Away | 55 | 114.2 | 98 | 37 | 31 | 71 | 2.90 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | SFG | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-14 | SFG | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-12 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-29 | SFG | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-22 | SFG | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-17 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-08-11 | SFG | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-08-05 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-07-31 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | SFG | CIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | SFG | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-14 | SFG | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-12 | SFG | LAD | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-08-29 | SFG | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-08-22 | SFG | PIT | L | 2.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992-08-17 | SFG | LAD | L | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992-08-11 | SFG | HOU | L | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992-08-05 | SFG | SDP | — | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-07-31 | SFG | ATL | — | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
Francisco Oliveras: the record in brief
According to the bio, Francisco Oliveras debuted on May 3, 1989 and played a final game on October 3, 1992. Oliveras played for the Minnesota Twins (1989) and the San Francisco Giants (1990 to 1992). Oliveras played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 31, 1963, in Santurce, P.R. and a listed size of 5'10" and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Francisco Javier.
Across 116 games (18 starts), Oliveras recorded 11 wins against 15 losses with a 3.71 ERA. The totals include 130 strikeouts. Oliveras's 3.71 ERA was close to the 3.81 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 6, in 1991. In 1990, one of the busiest seasons, Oliveras posted a 2.77 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.86.
Oliveras appears at one position only: pitcher, in 116 games. The fielding table credits Oliveras with 4 putouts, 32 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
The game-log section draws on 232 games of Retrosheet box scores for Oliveras.
Frequently Asked Questions about Francisco Oliveras
- What years did Francisco Oliveras play?
- Francisco Oliveras played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992.
- Was Francisco Oliveras a pitcher?
- Yes. Francisco Oliveras pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 130 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Francisco Oliveras hit?
- Francisco Oliveras hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Francisco Oliveras play for?
- Francisco Oliveras played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1989) and the San Francisco Giants (1990–1992).
- What were Francisco Oliveras's career stats?
- In 116 games, Francisco Oliveras went 11-15 with a 3.71 ERA, 130 strikeouts, 235.0 innings pitched, and 5 saves.
- What position did Francisco Oliveras play?
- Francisco Oliveras played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Francisco Oliveras and how much did he weigh?
- Francisco Oliveras was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Francisco Oliveras's career ERA?
- Francisco Oliveras finished with a 3.71 career ERA, going 11-15 with 130 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Francisco Oliveras have?
- Francisco Oliveras recorded 130 career strikeouts.
- Is Francisco Oliveras in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Francisco Oliveras has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.