Diomedes Olivo
Born: 1/22/1919 in Guayubin, Monte Cristi, D.R.
Died: 2/15/1977 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1960-09-05 | Final Game: 1963-06-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Diomedes Antonio Olivo
Biography
Diomedes Olivo was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1963. Born in 1919, Olivo made his mark in the major leagues during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-6. Olivo maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.1, reflecting his ability to keep opposing teams at bay.
Over the course of his brief but notable career, Olivo struck out 85 batters and recorded 7 saves. His effectiveness as a pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, earning him a place in the annals of baseball history. Though his playing career was relatively short, Olivo's performance during the early 1960s left an impression on fans and players alike, embodying the competitive spirit of the era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 107.3 | 112 | 37 | 7 | 39 | 85 | 3.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 2.79 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 5 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 84.3 | 88 | 26 | 25 | 66 | 2.77 | 2666.6 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.222 | 0.235 | 0.458 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PIT | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 62 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | PIT | P | 62 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |