Diomedes Olivo, baseball player, 1960-1963

Diomedes Olivo

Born: 1/22/1919 in Guayubin, Monte Cristi, D.R.

Died: 2/15/1977 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1960-09-05 | Final Game: 1963-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Diomedes Antonio Olivo

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Biography

Diomedes Olivo was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1963. Born in 1919, Olivo made his mark in the major leagues during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-6. Olivo maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.1, reflecting his ability to keep opposing teams at bay. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Olivo struck out 85 batters and recorded 7 saves. His effectiveness as a pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, earning him a place in the annals of baseball history. Though his playing career was relatively short, Olivo's performance during the early 1960s left an impression on fans and players alike, embodying the competitive spirit of the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 6 85 1 0 0 7 107.3 112 37 7 39 85 3.10 0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 17.0% better than 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
1960 PIT NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.7 8 3 5 10 2.79 3.82 (+27%) 0.0
1962 PIT NL 5 1 62 1 0 0 7 84.3 88 26 25 66 2.77 3.96 (+30%) 2666.6
1963 STL NL 0 5 19 0 0 0 0 13.3 16 8 9 9 5.40 3.46 (-56%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 17 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.176 0.222 0.235 0.458 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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 PIT NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 PIT NL 62 16 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1963 STL NL 19 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 85 1 7 15 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 PIT P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1962 PIT P 62 1 6 10 1 0
1963 SLN P 19 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85