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.
Saenzโs 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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 97 | 255 | 41 | 70 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 22 | 47 | 0.275 | 425.5 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 76 | 214 | 40 | 67 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 40 | 0.313 | 777.8 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 106 | 305 | 33 | 67 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 64 | 0.220 | -709.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 68 | 156 | 15 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 0.276 | 294.5 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 77 | 111 | 17 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 33 | 0.279 | 252.9 |
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 109 | 319 | 39 | 84 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 63 | 0 | 27 | 63 | 0.263 | 402.8 |
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 103 | 179 | 30 | 53 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 14 | 47 | 0.296 | 699.6 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 92 | 110 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 0.191 | -355.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | OAK | 1B | 28 | 12 | 153 | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | OAK | 3B | 56 | 43 | 27 | 79 | 7 | 12 |
| 2000 | OAK | 1B | 17 | 13 | 126 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 | OAK | 3B | 18 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | OAK | 1B | 28 | 14 | 196 | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| 2001 | OAK | 3B | 14 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | OAK | 1B | 34 | 23 | 190 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 | OAK | 3B | 15 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | LAN | 1B | 25 | 14 | 125 | 12 | 2 | 16 |
| 2004 | LAN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAN | 1B | 66 | 52 | 460 | 19 | 1 | 36 |
| 2005 | LAN | 3B | 17 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | LAN | 1B | 30 | 20 | 173 | 7 | 2 | 27 |
| 2006 | LAN | 3B | 16 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAN | 1B | 13 | 8 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||