Ozzie Virgil
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1990)
Ozzie Virgil was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1990 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 11 seasons. In 739 career games, he hit .243 with 549 hits, 98 home runs, and 307 RBI. Ozzie Virgil was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,839.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-10-05
- Last Game
- 1990-04-24
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Osvaldo Jose Virgil
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 739 | 2,258 | 258 | 549 | 84 | 6 | 98 | 307 | 4 | 248 | 453 | .243 | .324 | .416 | .740 | 1,839 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .416 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career OPS .740 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 49 | 101 | 11 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26 | .238 | .261 (-9%) | .324 (-5%) | .388 (-1%) | .712 (-3%) | -44.9 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 55 | 140 | 11 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 34 | .214 | .260 (-18%) | .324 (-16%) | .389 (+1%) | .714 (-7%) | -173.5 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 141 | 456 | 61 | 119 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 68 | 1 | 45 | 91 | .261 | .259 (avg) | .322 (+2%) | .384 (+13%) | .707 (+8%) | 711.5 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 131 | 426 | 47 | 105 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 55 | 0 | 49 | 85 | .246 | .257 (-4%) | .323 (+2%) | .390 (+10%) | .714 (+7%) | 589.9 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 114 | 359 | 45 | 80 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 1 | 63 | 73 | .223 | .257 (-14%) | .325 (+5%) | .395 (-6%) | .720 (-1%) | 145.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 123 | 429 | 57 | 106 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 72 | 0 | 47 | 81 | .247 | .262 (-6%) | .331 (avg) | .415 (+13%) | .746 (+7%) | 661.3 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 107 | 320 | 23 | 82 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 22 | 54 | .256 | .254 (+1%) | .317 (-1%) | .377 (-2%) | .695 (-2%) | -50.1 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 739 | 2,258 | 258 | 549 | 84 | 6 | 98 | 307 | 4 | 248 | 453 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 1,839 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (739 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 372 | 1104 | 135 | 295 | 47 | 161 | .267 |
| Away | 367 | 1154 | 123 | 254 | 51 | 146 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-04-24 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-04-20 | TOR | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-04-15 | TOR | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-18 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-17 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-16 | TOR | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-15 | TOR | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-09-14 | TOR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | TOR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-09-08 | TOR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PHI | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | C | 35 | 26 | 173 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1983 | PHI | C | 51 | 37 | 228 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
| 1984 | PHI | C | 137 | 123 | 722 | 58 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | PHI | C | 120 | 115 | 667 | 52 | 4 | 11 |
| 1986 | ATL | C | 111 | 106 | 682 | 93 | 13 | 9 |
| 1987 | ATL | C | 122 | 119 | 654 | 74 | 8 | 12 |
| 1988 | ATL | C | 96 | 81 | 448 | 45 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | TOR | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | TOR | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 677 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Ozzie Virgil's recorded salaries total $2,860,000 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Virgil's career ran from 1980 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TOR | AL | $275,000 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $900,000 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | $760,000 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | $575,000 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $350,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,860,000 | ||
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Ozzie Virgil: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ozzie Virgil's first major league game on October 5, 1980; the last one listed came on April 24, 1990. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1980 through 1985), the Atlanta Braves (1986 to 1988), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1989 through 1990). Virgil, a catcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Virgil is listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads December 7, 1956, in Mayaguez, P.R. The given name on file is Osvaldo Jose Virgil.
The batting record for Virgil: 739 games, 549 hits in 2,258 at bats, and a .243 average; the totals also include 98 homers and 307 RBI. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .416, Virgil finished with a .740 OPS. Virgil's .243 average ran 6.1% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. The home run peak was 27 in 1987 with the Atlanta Braves. The hits column peaks at 119, in 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ozzie Virgil
- What years did Ozzie Virgil play?
- Ozzie Virgil played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1990.
- Was Ozzie Virgil a pitcher?
- No. Ozzie Virgil was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ozzie Virgil hit?
- Ozzie Virgil hit 98 career home runs with 549 hits.
- What teams did Ozzie Virgil play for?
- Ozzie Virgil played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1980–1985), the Atlanta Braves (1986–1988), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1989–1990).
- Did Ozzie Virgil win an MVP award?
- No. Ozzie Virgil did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Ozzie Virgil win?
- Ozzie Virgil was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Ozzie Virgil's career stats?
- In 739 games, Ozzie Virgil had 549 hits, 98 home runs, 307 RBI, 258 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- How much did Ozzie Virgil earn in his career?
- Ozzie Virgil's recorded salaries total $2,860,000 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Virgil's career ran from 1980 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Ozzie Virgil's salary?
- Ozzie Virgil's last recorded salary was $275,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $900,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $275,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1990.
- What position did Ozzie Virgil play?
- Ozzie Virgil played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ozzie Virgil and how much did he weigh?
- Ozzie Virgil was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ozzie Virgil hit each season?
- Ozzie Virgil's home runs by season: 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 3 in 1982, 6 in 1983, 18 in 1984, 19 in 1985, 15 in 1986, 27 in 1987, 9 in 1988, 1 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 27, in 1987.
- What was Ozzie Virgil's career batting average?
- Ozzie Virgil batted .243 over his career, with 549 hits in 2,258 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ozzie Virgil have?
- Ozzie Virgil drove in 307 runs in his career.