Oscar Henriquez, baseball player, 1997-2002

Oscar Henriquez

Born: 1/28/1974 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1997-09-07 | Final Game: 2002-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Oscar Eduardo Henriquez

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Biography

Oscar Henriquez, born in 1974, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2002. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Henriquez made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the league was characterized by offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his time in the majors, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to his teams with a total record of 1-2. Henriquez finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06, having accumulated 45 strikeouts and 2 saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during the late 1990s and early 2000s provided a glimpse into the challenges faced by pitchers in an era known for its hitting prowess. Henriquez's determination and resilience on the field remain a testament to his commitment to the game, and he continues to be remembered by fans for his contributions during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 49 0 0 0 2 52.0 47 35 9 30 45 6.06 0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 38.7% 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
1997 HOU NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 2 3 3 4.50 — 0.0
1998 MIA NL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 20.0 26 19 12 19 8.55 4.43 (-93%) -
2002 DET AL 1 1 30 0 0 0 2 28.0 19 14 15 23 4.50 4.28 (-5%) -758.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1997 HOU NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIA NL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 DET AL 30 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 49 0 2 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 HOU P 4 0 2 0 0 0
1998 FLO P 15 0 0 0 0 0
2002 DET P 30 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 FLO NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000