Oscar Tuero
Born: 12/17/1893 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 10/21/1960 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-05-30 | Final Game: 1920-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Oscar Monzon Tuero
Biography
Oscar Tuero was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, specifically from 1918 until 1920. Born in 1893, Tuero made his mark in a competitive era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 6-9, showcasing his potential on the mound despite limited opportunities.
Tuero finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.88, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher. He struck out 58 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and close them out in critical situations. Though his time in the majors was short, Tuero's contributions during the 1918-1920 seasons remain a part of baseball's rich history, highlighting the skills of pitchers in an era on the cusp of significant changes in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 58 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 199.7 | 174 | 64 | 4 | 53 | 58 | 2.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 32 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 1.02 | - |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 5 | 7 | 45 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 154.7 | 137 | 55 | 42 | 45 | 3.20 | - |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 54.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 51 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.216 | 0.273 | 0.235 | 0.508 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | STL | NL | 12 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 45 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |