Ron Oester

Born: 5/5/1956 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-10 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ronald John Oester

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Biography

Ron Oester was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1990. Born in 1956, Oester played primarily as a position player, known for his versatile contributions on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,276 games, compiling 1,118 hits and achieving a batting average of .265. His offensive prowess included 42 home runs and 344 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 40 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Oester's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. As a member of the Cincinnati Reds, he contributed to a team that was part of the competitive National League landscape of the late 1970s and 1980s. His ability to handle both the bat and the base paths allowed him to carve out a lasting legacy in the game, and his performances on the field showcased his dedication and skill. After retiring in 1990, Oester left behind a noteworthy footprint in baseball history, remembered for his consistent play and contributions to the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1276	4214	458	1118	190	33	42	344	40	369	681	0.265	0.323	0.356	0.679	-3522.8

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1978	CIN	NL	6	8	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CIN	NL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	CIN	NL	100	303	40	84	16	2	2	20	6	26	44	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.326 (+3%)	.387 (-6%)	.714 (-2%)	-70.4
1981	CIN	NL	105	354	45	96	16	7	5	42	2	42	49	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+7%)	.368 (+8%)	.688 (+8%)	462.2
1982	CIN	NL	151	549	63	143	19	4	9	47	5	35	82	0.260	.261 (avg)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (-8%)	.712 (-7%)	-834.1
1983	CIN	NL	157	549	63	145	23	5	11	58	2	49	106	0.264	.260 (+1%)	.324 (-1%)	.389 (-1%)	.714 (-1%)	-153.9
1984	CIN	NL	150	553	54	134	26	3	3	38	7	41	97	0.242	.259 (-7%)	.322 (-9%)	.384 (-18%)	.707 (-14%)	-1473.2
1985	CIN	NL	152	526	59	155	26	3	1	34	5	51	65	0.295	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+10%)	.390 (-8%)	.714 (avg)	125.8
1986	CIN	NL	153	523	52	135	23	2	8	44	9	52	84	0.258	.257 (avg)	.325 (avg)	.395 (-10%)	.720 (-6%)	-536.8
1987	CIN	NL	69	237	28	60	9	6	2	23	2	22	51	0.253	.262 (-4%)	.331 (-4%)	.415 (-12%)	.746 (-8%)	-378.3
1988	CIN	NL	54	150	20	42	7	0	0	10	0	9	24	0.280	.254 (+10%)	.317 (avg)	.377 (-14%)	.695 (-7%)	-176.2
1989	CIN	NL	109	305	23	75	15	0	1	14	1	32	47	0.246	.254 (-3%)	.319 (-1%)	.375 (-19%)	.694 (-10%)	-499.9
1990	CIN	NL	64	154	10	46	10	1	0	13	1	10	29	0.299	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+5%)	.385 (-2%)	.710 (+1%)	12.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	NLCS	CIN	4	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333
1990	WS	CIN	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1171	1092	2591	3197	116	647
3B	19	12	10	23	5	4
SS	71	35	74	130	4	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	CIN	SS	6	1	3	9	0	2
1979	CIN	SS	2	0	1	2	0	0
1980	CIN	2B	79	71	144	194	7	42
1980	CIN	3B	3	1	1	3	1	0
1980	CIN	SS	17	8	16	27	2	4
1981	CIN	2B	103	100	202	328	11	61
1981	CIN	SS	9	2	11	13	0	3
1982	CIN	2B	118	109	258	325	17	72
1982	CIN	3B	13	10	9	18	3	4
1982	CIN	SS	29	20	37	60	2	11
1983	CIN	2B	154	152	315	413	17	80
1984	CIN	2B	147	140	357	388	15	75
1984	CIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1985	CIN	2B	149	148	366	457	9	100
1986	CIN	2B	151	148	367	475	19	100
1987	CIN	2B	69	66	183	186	10	37
1988	CIN	2B	49	40	108	104	1	24
1988	CIN	SS	5	2	2	9	0	2
1989	CIN	2B	102	85	211	239	7	42
1989	CIN	SS	2	2	4	10	0	2
1990	CIN	2B	50	33	80	88	3	14
1990	CIN	3B	3	1	0	2	1	0