Trent Oeltjen, baseball player, 2009-2011

Trent Oeltjen

Born: 2/28/1983 in Sydney, NSW, Australia

MLB Debut: 2009-08-06 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Trent Carl Wayne Oeltjen

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Biography

Trent Oeltjen was an Australian professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2009 to 2011. Born in 1983, Oeltjen made his mark as a position player, showcasing his skills as a versatile outfielder. He made his MLB debut on August 6, 2009, and played a total of 99 games during his career. Known for his speed on the bases, Oeltjen recorded 9 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game beyond just batting. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Oeltjen accumulated 36 hits and hit 5 home runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .220 and 11 RBIs. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Oeltjen contributed to his teams with his tenacity and defensive capabilities. His tenure in MLB coincided with a period of increased international representation in baseball, and as one of the few Australian players in the league during his career, he played a role in expanding the game's global reach. Oeltjen's journey from Australia to the majors highlights the growing diversity in baseball and the opportunities available for international players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 164 26 36 6 3 5 11 9 18 51 0.220 0.299 0.384 0.684 -223.6

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2009 AZ NL 24 70 11 17 4 1 3 4 3 1 13 0.243 .262 (-7%) .332 (-25%) .417 (+9%) .750 (-6%) -116.0
2010 LAD NL 14 23 5 5 1 1 0 1 0 4 8 0.217 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAD NL 61 71 10 14 1 1 2 6 6 13 30 0.197 .255 (-23%) .320 (avg) .399 (-19%) .719 (-10%) -107.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 49 31 70 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ARI OF 18 15 36 2 1 0
2010 LAN OF 8 6 9 0 0 0
2011 LAN OF 23 10 25 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 28
Center Field 10
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 3