Ray Olmedo
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2012)
Ray Olmedo was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2012 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 10 seasons. In 218 career games, he hit .230 with 102 hits, 2 home runs, and 27 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-05-25
- Last Game
- 2012-10-03
Full name: Rainer Gustavo Olmedo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 444 | 53 | 102 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 90 | .230 | .273 | .293 | .566 | -1,469 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 79 | 230 | 24 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 46 | .239 | .264 (-9%) | .332 (-16%) | .422 (-35%) | .754 (-27%) | -986.5 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 54 | 77 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 22 | .221 | .264 (-17%) | .330 (-15%) | .418 (-19%) | .749 (-17%) | -231.2 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 30 | 44 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 27 | 51 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .216 | .268 (-20%) | .335 (-27%) | .422 (-30%) | .758 (-29%) | -251.0 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 20 | 41 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 218 | 444 | 53 | 102 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 90 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -1,469 | ||
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 (218 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 201 | 24 | 45 | 1 | 13 | .224 |
| Away | 109 | 243 | 29 | 57 | 1 | 14 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | CHW | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-10-02 | CHW | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-10-01 | CHW | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-29 | CHW | TBR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-16 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-12 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-09 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-08 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-07 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-04 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 56 | 30 | 82 | 95 | 4 | 22 |
| 3B | 15 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 96 | 57 | 98 | 203 | 17 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | 2B | 18 | 12 | 35 | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | CIN | SS | 51 | 40 | 60 | 122 | 14 | 21 |
| 2004 | CIN | SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | CIN | 2B | 31 | 12 | 38 | 40 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 | CIN | SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | TOR | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | SS | 24 | 12 | 24 | 60 | 1 | 15 |
| 2012 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHA | 3B | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHA | SS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 56 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 96 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Ray Olmedo's recorded salaries total $644,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Olmedo's career ran from 2003 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CIN | NL | $322,000 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $322,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $644,000 | ||
Ray Olmedo: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ray Olmedo's first major league game on May 25, 2003; the last one listed came on October 3, 2012. By club, Olmedo's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (2003 to 2006), the Toronto Blue Jays (2007), and the Chicago White Sox (2012). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds, Olmedo is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Olmedo switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 31, 1981, in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. The given name on file is Rainer Gustavo Olmedo.
Olmedo finished with 102 hits from 444 at bats in 218 games, which works out to .230, adding 2 home runs and 27 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .273 clip and slugging .293, Olmedo finished with a .566 OPS. Measured against the leagues Olmedo played in, the .230 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 13.1% below the league. The OPS comparison is .566 to a league .753, 24.8% below average. No season topped the 55 hits of 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Olmedo
- What years did Ray Olmedo play?
- Ray Olmedo played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2012.
- Was Ray Olmedo a pitcher?
- No. Ray Olmedo was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ray Olmedo hit?
- Ray Olmedo hit 2 career home runs with 102 hits.
- What teams did Ray Olmedo play for?
- Ray Olmedo played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2003–2006), the Toronto Blue Jays (2007), and the Chicago White Sox (2012).
- What were Ray Olmedo's career stats?
- In 218 games, Ray Olmedo had 102 hits, 2 home runs, 27 RBI, 53 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- How much did Ray Olmedo earn in his career?
- Ray Olmedo's recorded salaries total $644,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Olmedo's career ran from 2003 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2012.
- What was Ray Olmedo's salary?
- Ray Olmedo's last recorded salary was $322,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $322,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $322,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2005.
- What position did Ray Olmedo play?
- Ray Olmedo played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ray Olmedo and how much did he weigh?
- Ray Olmedo was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ray Olmedo hit each season?
- Ray Olmedo's home runs by season: 0 in 2003, 0 in 2004, 1 in 2005, 1 in 2006, 0 in 2007, and 0 in 2012. His most in one season was 1, in 2005 and 2006.
- What was Ray Olmedo's career batting average?
- Ray Olmedo batted .230 over his career, with 102 hits in 444 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ray Olmedo have?
- Ray Olmedo drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Ray Olmedo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Olmedo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.