Ray Olmedo

Born: 5/31/1981 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2003-05-25 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Rainer Gustavo Olmedo

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Biography

Ray Olmedo, born in 1981, was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 2003 to 2012. Known for his defensive skills and speed on the basepaths, Olmedo played in a total of 218 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 102 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 27 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .230. His ability to steal bases contributed to his overall value as a player, with a total of 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Olmedo played during a dynamic era in baseball that saw a blend of traditional playing styles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have been a major offensive force, his contributions were significant in other aspects of the game, particularly in fielding and situational hitting. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players of his time, showcasing the challenges and opportunities that shaped the landscape of baseball in the early 21st century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
218	444	53	102	18	2	2	27	6	26	90	0.230	0.273	0.293	0.566	-1648.6

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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	CIN	NL	79	230	24	55	6	1	0	17	1	13	46	0.239	.264 (-9%)	.332 (-16%)	.422 (-35%)	.754 (-27%)	-1130.8
2004	CIN	NL	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	CIN	NL	54	77	10	17	4	1	1	4	4	6	22	0.221	.264 (-17%)	.330 (-15%)	.418 (-19%)	.749 (-17%)	-254.3
2006	CIN	NL	30	44	5	9	2	0	1	4	1	4	4	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	TOR	AL	27	51	6	11	4	0	0	1	0	2	9	0.216	.268 (-20%)	.335 (-27%)	.422 (-30%)	.758 (-29%)	-263.6
2012	CHW	AL	20	41	8	10	2	0	0	1	0	0	9	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	56	30	82	95	4	22
3B	15	5	6	12	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	96	57	98	203	17	43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	CIN	2B	18	12	35	36	0	9
2003	CIN	SS	51	40	60	122	14	21
2004	CIN	SS	7	0	4	4	0	1
2005	CIN	2B	31	12	38	40	2	9
2005	CIN	SS	5	1	4	6	0	2
2006	CIN	2B	5	4	5	13	2	2
2006	CIN	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
2006	CIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	CIN	SS	4	2	4	6	1	3
2007	TOR	3B	2	0	2	2	0	0
2007	TOR	SS	24	12	24	60	1	15
2012	CHA	2B	2	2	4	6	0	2
2012	CHA	3B	10	5	4	10	0	0
2012	CHA	SS	5	2	2	5	1	1