Ricky Otero
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1997)
Ricky Otero was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997 for the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 189 career games, he hit .256 with 157 hits, 2 home runs, and 36 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 1997-08-17
Full name: Ricardo Otero
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 613 | 79 | 157 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 36 | 18 | 56 | 55 | .256 | .320 | .326 | .647 | -1,505 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 35 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | .137 | .266 (-49%) | .337 (-45%) | .417 (-58%) | .755 (-52%) | -443.3 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 104 | 411 | 54 | 112 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 16 | 34 | 30 | .273 | .269 (+1%) | .340 (-3%) | .426 (-18%) | .767 (-12%) | -780.1 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 50 | 151 | 20 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 15 | .252 | .266 (-6%) | .336 (+1%) | .419 (-24%) | .756 (-13%) | -281.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 189 | 613 | 79 | 157 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 36 | 18 | 56 | 55 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -1,505 | ||
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 (189 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 336 | 44 | 84 | 0 | 15 | .250 |
| Away | 84 | 277 | 35 | 73 | 2 | 21 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-17 | PHI | HOU | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-16 | PHI | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-13 | PHI | COL | W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-12 | PHI | COL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-07 | PHI | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-05 | PHI | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-04 | PHI | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-02 | PHI | STL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-01 | PHI | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-07-31 | PHI | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 149 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $218,000 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Ricky Otero
- What years did Ricky Otero play?
- Ricky Otero played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997.
- Was Ricky Otero a pitcher?
- No. Ricky Otero was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ricky Otero hit?
- Ricky Otero hit 2 career home runs with 157 hits.
- What was Ricky Otero's career batting average?
- Ricky Otero batted .256 over his career, with 157 hits in 613 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ricky Otero have?
- Ricky Otero drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Ricky Otero in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ricky Otero has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.