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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Ricky Otero's recorded salaries total $218,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Otero's career ran from 1995 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $218,000 | ||
Ricky Otero: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ricky Otero debuted on April 26, 1995 and played a final game on August 17, 1997. By club, Otero's seasons break down as the New York Mets (1995) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1996 through 1997). Otero is listed as an outfielder at 5'7" and 150 pounds. The bio says Otero batted from both sides and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is April 15, 1972, in Vega Baja, P.R. Otero's full given name, per the bio, is Ricardo Otero.
Otero's career batting table shows 189 games, 613 at bats and 157 hits, a .256 average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 36 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .320 and the slugging percentage .326, for an OPS of .647. The .256 career average is close to the .268 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Otero's .647 stands 14.9% below the league's .760. 1996 produced Otero's most hits, 112 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Lg AVG column puts Otero's 1996 at .273 against .269, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 1%.
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 teams did Ricky Otero play for?
- Ricky Otero played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1995) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1996–1997).
- What were Ricky Otero's career stats?
- In 189 games, Ricky Otero had 157 hits, 2 home runs, 36 RBI, 79 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- How much did Ricky Otero earn in his career?
- Ricky Otero's recorded salaries total $218,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Otero's career ran from 1995 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Ricky Otero's salary?
- Ricky Otero's last recorded salary was $109,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $109,000, in 1995, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Ricky Otero play?
- Ricky Otero played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ricky Otero and how much did he weigh?
- Ricky Otero was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ricky Otero hit each season?
- Ricky Otero's home runs by season: 0 in 1995, 2 in 1996, and 0 in 1997. His most in one season was 2, in 1996.
- 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.