Osvaldo Fernandez, baseball player, 1996-2001

Osvaldo Fernandez

Born: 11/4/1966 in Holguín, Holguín, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1996-04-05 | Final Game: 2001-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Osvaldo Fernandez, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2001. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by powerful offenses and a dynamic approach to pitching. Throughout his career, Fernandez showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, achieving a win-loss record of 19-26. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.93, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period often noted for the offensive explosion in baseball. Fernandez recorded a total of 208 strikeouts during his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times. While he did not secure any saves throughout his time in the league, his role as a pitcher contributed to the depth of the teams he played for. Osvaldo Fernandez's journey in baseball illustrated the resilience and determination required to compete in the major leagues, leaving a legacy that resonates with fans of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 26 76 67 3 0 0 387.0 439 212 43 136 208 4.93 0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 4.55 across their career seasons — 8.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1996 SFG NL 7 13 30 28 2 0 0 171.7 193 88 57 106 4.61 4.61 (avg) -
1997 SFG NL 3 4 11 11 0 0 0 56.3 74 31 15 31 4.95 4.39 (-13%) -
2000 CIN NL 4 3 15 14 1 0 0 79.7 69 32 31 36 3.62 4.77 (+24%) 642.5
2001 CIN NL 5 6 20 14 0 0 0 79.3 103 61 33 35 6.92 4.42 (-57%) -621.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 115 1 8 0 0 0 2 0 4 56 0.070 0.108 0.070 0.178 -778.1

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OBP .108 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career SLG .070 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 83.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.178 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 76.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1996 SFG NL 33 57 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 25 0.088 .269 (-67%) .340 (-74%) .426 (-79%) .767 (-77%) -778.1
1997 SFG NL 12 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CIN NL 15 22 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 20 19 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.053 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 76 67 21 67 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 SFN P 30 28 10 32 2 0
1997 SFN P 11 11 3 5 1 0
2000 CIN P 15 14 6 10 2 3
2001 CIN P 20 14 2 20 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 76

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 CIN NL $600,000
1998 SFN NL $1,233,333
1997 SFN NL $958,333
1996 SFN NL $633,333
Total Career Earnings $3,424,999