Oswaldo Peraza
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988)
Oswaldo Peraza was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1988 for the Baltimore Orioles. Across 19 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 5.55 ERA and 61 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
- 6'4" / 172 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-04-04
- Last Game
- 1988-09-02
Full name: Oswald Jose Peraza
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 98 | 53 | 37 | 61 | 5.55 | 3.73 (-49%) | -1051.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 98 | 53 | 37 | 61 | 5.55 | — | -1,051 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 45.2 | 47 | 21 | 17 | 36 | 4.14 |
| Away | 11 | 40.1 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 25 | 7.14 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-02 | BAL | SEA | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-08-27 | BAL | OAK | L | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-08-22 | BAL | SEA | L | 6.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988-08-12 | BAL | MIL | L | 3.2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-06 | BAL | MIL | W | 7.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988-08-02 | BAL | CLE | W | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988-07-28 | BAL | CLE | W | 8.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-07-23 | BAL | MIN | — | 3.1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-07-16 | BAL | MIN | L | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988-07-07 | BAL | TEX | W | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Salary History
Oswaldo Peraza's recorded salaries total $140,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1989. Peraza's career, 1988 to 1988, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $77,500 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary | $140,000 | ||
Oswaldo Peraza: the record in brief
Oswaldo Peraza played a first major league game on April 4, 1988 and a last one on September 2, 1988. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles in 1988. Peraza, born on October 19, 1962, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Peraza's listed size is 172 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Oswaldo Peraza was the playing name; the full given name is Oswald Jose.
Peraza pitched in 19 games, starting 15, and finished with a 5-7 record and 5.55 ERA. Peraza had 61 strikeouts. The league ERA over Peraza's seasons was 3.73, so the 5.55 figure ran 48.6% worse than average. Peraza's only pitching season is 1988: 19 games, 61 strikeouts.
The salary table's largest figure is $77,500 in 1989, and the listed salaries total $140,000. Retrosheet box scores cover 38 of Peraza's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Peraza appears at one position only: pitcher, in 19 games. The fielding table credits Peraza with 8 putouts, 11 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oswaldo Peraza
- Was Oswaldo Peraza a pitcher?
- Yes. Oswaldo Peraza pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 61 strikeouts.
- What teams did Oswaldo Peraza play for?
- Oswaldo Peraza played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1988).
- What were Oswaldo Peraza's career stats?
- In 19 games, Oswaldo Peraza went 5-7 with a 5.55 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and 86.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Oswaldo Peraza earn in his career?
- Oswaldo Peraza's recorded salaries total $140,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1989. Peraza's career, 1988 to 1988, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Oswaldo Peraza's salary?
- Oswaldo Peraza's last recorded salary was $77,500, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $77,500, in 1989, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1989.
- What position did Oswaldo Peraza play?
- Oswaldo Peraza played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oswaldo Peraza and how much did he weigh?
- Oswaldo Peraza was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 172 pounds.
- What was Oswaldo Peraza's career ERA?
- Oswaldo Peraza finished with a 5.55 career ERA, going 5-7 with 61 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oswaldo Peraza have?
- Oswaldo Peraza recorded 61 career strikeouts.
- Is Oswaldo Peraza in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oswaldo Peraza has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.