Francisco Oliveras, baseball player, 1989-1992

Francisco Oliveras

Born: 1/31/1963 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1989-05-03 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Francisco Javier Oliveras

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Biography

Francisco Oliveras was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992. Born in 1963, he made his debut in a competitive era characterized by a blend of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Over his career, Oliveras compiled a record of 11 wins and 15 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) was a respectable 3.71, reflecting his ability to limit runs in an increasingly offense-driven game. Throughout his time in the league, Oliveras recorded 130 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as a pitcher. His style was marked by a strong fastball and a keen understanding of hitters, allowing him to navigate challenging lineups. Although his career was relatively brief, Oliveras left a mark during his tenure, contributing to the teams he played for with his competitive spirit and dedication to the craft of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 15 116 18 1 0 5 235.0 221 97 36 68 130 3.71 0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 3.81 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
1989 MIN AL 3 4 12 8 1 0 0 55.7 64 28 15 24 4.53 3.71 (-22%) -1296.1
1990 SFG NL 2 2 33 2 0 0 2 55.3 47 17 21 41 2.77 3.86 (+28%) -
1991 SFG NL 6 6 55 1 0 0 3 79.3 69 34 22 48 3.86 3.91 (+1%) -
1992 SFG NL 0 3 16 7 0 0 0 44.7 41 18 10 17 3.63 3.75 (+3%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 22 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.136 0.174 0.136 0.310 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
1989 MIN AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SFG NL 33 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SFG NL 55 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1992 SFG NL 16 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 116 18 4 32 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN P 12 8 0 6 1 2
1990 SFN P 33 2 1 5 0 1
1991 SFN P 55 1 3 12 1 0
1992 SFN P 16 7 0 9 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 116