Olmedo Saenz, baseball player, 1994-2007

Olmedo Saenz

Born: 10/8/1970 in Chitre, Herrera, Panama

MLB Debut: 1994-05-28 | Final Game: 2007-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Biography

Olmedo Saenz, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 until his retirement in 2007. A versatile position player, Saenz played in a total of 733 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a dependable hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 438 hits, 73 home runs, and 275 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .263. Known for his power at the plate, Saenz provided significant contributions to his teams, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era characterized by an offensive surge in baseball. Saenzโ€™s playing style was marked by his ability to drive in runs and provide a solid presence in the lineup. Although he accumulated only 3 stolen bases throughout his career, his strength lay in his power-hitting capabilities. Saenz played for several teams, leaving a lasting impression as a reliable player who often rose to the occasion in crucial moments. His career reflects the evolution of baseball during a time of significant offensive changes, as players increasingly adapted to a more power-focused game, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
733 1663 226 438 106 5 73 275 3 148 355 0.263 0.340 0.465 0.805 1788.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 19 1 3 0 0 1 4 1 4 0.158

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLDS1 LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2002 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
2001 ALDS2 OAK 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2000 ALDS1 OAK 4 13 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 2 0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 241 156 1483 90 10 140
3B 146 108 83 205 21 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 241
Third Base 146
Designated Hitter 120

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAN NL $1,000,000
2006 LAN NL $1,000,000
2005 LAN NL $650,000
2002 OAK AL $800,000
2001 OAK AL $290,000
2000 OAK AL $260,000
1999 OAK AL $240,000
Total Career Earnings $4,240,000