Miguel Ojeda, baseball player, 2003-2006

Miguel Ojeda

Born: 1/29/1975 in Guaymas, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 2003-05-17 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Miguel Arturo Ojeda

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Biography

Miguel Ojeda, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2003 to 2006. Primarily serving as a position player, Ojeda played in a total of 212 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his debut on May 17, 2003, and concluded his career on October 1, 2006. Throughout his time on the field, Ojeda recorded 109 hits and showcased his power with 15 home runs, contributing a total of 72 RBIs to his teams. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .224, Ojeda's journey in baseball was marked by his versatility and determination. He managed to steal 2 bases, demonstrating a level of athleticism that complemented his offensive contributions. While he may not have been a household name, Ojeda's presence in the league during the early 2000s added depth to the rosters he played for, reflecting the competitive nature of baseball during that era. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who contribute to the fabric of the sport, each bringing their unique talents to the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
212 486 49 109 17 1 15 72 2 56 103 0.224 0.308 0.356 0.664 -938.7

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
2003 SDP NL 61 141 13 33 6 0 4 22 1 18 26 0.234 .264 (-11%) .332 (avg) .422 (-14%) .754 (-8%) -169.3
2004 SDP NL 62 156 23 40 3 0 8 26 0 15 34 0.256 .266 (-4%) .335 (-4%) .427 (avg) .762 (-2%) -48.4
2005 SDP NL 43 73 6 10 3 1 0 6 1 9 21 0.137 .264 (-48%) .330 (-30%) .418 (-51%) .749 (-42%) -540.6
2005 SEA AL 16 29 2 5 0 0 1 3 0 6 3 0.172 — — — — -540.6
2006 COL NL 25 74 5 17 3 0 2 11 0 8 16 0.230 .269 (-15%) .336 (-9%) .431 (-19%) .768 (-15%) -180.4
2006 TEX AL 5 13 0 4 2 0 0 4 0 0 3 0.308 — — — — -180.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 12 0 0 1
C 168 116 849 53 9 6
OF 5 4 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 SDN 1B 2 1 12 0 0 1
2003 SDN C 48 35 293 14 6 1
2004 SDN C 50 37 240 18 1 2
2005 SDN C 25 12 100 7 0 1
2005 SDN OF 5 4 10 0 0 0
2005 SEA C 16 10 69 3 1 2
2006 COL C 24 19 126 9 1 0
2006 TEX C 5 3 21 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 168
First Base 2
Left Field 3
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 COL NL $350,000
2005 SDN NL $325,000
2004 SDN NL $305,000
Total Career Earnings $980,000