Jared Oliva

Born: 11/27/1995 in Santa Clarita, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-09-21 | Final Game: 2021-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jared Cole Oliva

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Biography

Jared Oliva, born in 1995, played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2021. His career, though brief, showcased his speed and defensive capabilities, attributes that made him a valuable asset during his time on the field. Over the course of 26 games, Oliva recorded 10 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .179. Notably, he demonstrated his agility on the bases, contributing 3 stolen bases, which reflected his potential as a player with a knack for creating scoring opportunities. Oliva's tenure in the league came during a time of dynamic offensive play and increasing emphasis on analytics, which often overshadowed the contributions of players in specialized roles. Despite his limited offensive output, his ability to impact the game with speed and solid defense left a mark on the teams he played for. Although he did not hit any home runs, Oliva's style of play exemplified the evolving nature of baseball, where small-ball tactics and speed on the bases remained crucial components of team strategy. His career, while not lengthy, demonstrated the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the modern era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	56	4	10	2	0	0	2	3	3	16	0.179	0.220	0.214	0.435	0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 40.5% 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
2020	PIT	NL	6	16	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	PIT	NL	20	40	4	7	2	0	0	2	2	3	10	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	23	13	29	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2020	PIT	OF	5	4	4	0	0	0
2021	PIT	OF	18	9	25	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	9
Center Field	3
Right Field	12