Ed Olivares

Born: 11/5/1937 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 10/14/2022 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1960-09-16 | Final Game: 1961-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Olivares

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Biography

Ed Olivares was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1960 to 1961. His career spanned a brief period, during which he participated in 24 games. A member of the era marked by the early stages of modern baseball, Olivares contributed to the game primarily through his versatility and ability to adapt in various positions. Throughout his career, Olivares recorded 5 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his credit. Olivares's journey reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the time, as he navigated the shifting landscape of MLB in the early 1960s, a period characterized by evolving player roles and strategies. Despite a short stint in the league, his participation added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse talents that emerged during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	35	2	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	7	0.143	0.139	0.143	0.282	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 60.9% 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
1960	STL	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	STL	NL	21	30	2	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	1	0	1	1	0
OF	10	5	8	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	SLN	3B	1	1	0	1	1	0
1961	SLN	OF	10	5	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Left Field	5
Right Field	5