Kirt Ojala, baseball player, 1997-1999

Kirt Ojala

Born: 12/24/1968 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-18 | Final Game: 1999-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kirt Stanley Ojala

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Biography

Kirt Ojala, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. He made his debut on August 18, 1997, and his career concluded on May 4, 1999. Ojala was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, showcasing resilience as he navigated the challenges of pitching in the majors during a time characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Over the course of his career, Ojala compiled a record of 3-10 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. He recorded a total of 99 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level, even though he did not register any saves. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Ojala's journey through professional baseball reflects the tenacity and dedication required to succeed in the sport. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the pursuit of excellence in the game of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 10 56 19 1 0 0 164.3 177 86 19 83 99 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — near 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 MIA NL 1 2 7 5 0 0 0 28.7 28 10 18 19 3.14 4.39 (+28%) -
1998 MIA NL 2 7 41 13 1 0 0 125.0 128 59 59 75 4.25 4.43 (+4%) -
1999 MIA NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 10.7 21 17 6 5 14.34 4.71 (-205%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 33 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 3 12 0.121 0.194 0.152 0.346 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.346 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 54.7% 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
1997 MIA NL 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIA NL 41 26 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 3 10 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIA NL 8 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 56 19 13 28 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 FLO P 7 5 4 4 0 1
1998 FLO P 41 13 9 24 3 4
1999 FLO P 8 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 FLO NL $240,000
1998 FLO NL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $465,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1988, 1989, 1990