Oreste Marrero, baseball player, 1993-1996

Oreste Marrero

Born: 10/31/1969 in Bayamon, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1993-08-12 | Final Game: 1996-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Oreste Vilato Marrero

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Biography

Oreste Marrero was a professional baseball player born in 1969 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Playing primarily as a position player, Marrero appeared in 42 games over his career, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .225. He recorded 20 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs while also contributing with a stolen base. His playing career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with the emergence of power hitters and the integration of modern training techniques. Although Marrero's statistics may not reflect the prolific output seen in the game today, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the determination and resilience required to succeed at the highest level. He played in an era marked by significant changes in player dynamics and strategy, particularly as teams began to emphasize versatility and speed. Marrero's contributions, while modest in numbers, were part of a larger narrative of players striving to make their impact in a competitive sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 89 12 20 6 1 1 5 1 15 19 0.225 0.337 0.348 0.685 -120.8

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1993 WSN NL 32 81 10 17 5 1 1 4 1 14 16 0.210 .265 (-21%) .332 (-2%) .403 (-17%) .735 (-10%) -120.8
1996 LAD NL 10 8 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 33 21 195 15 2 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 MON 1B 32 21 194 15 2 21
1996 LAN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 33