Jose Oquendo, baseball player, 1983-1995

Jose Oquendo

Born: 7/4/1963 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1983-05-02 | Final Game: 1995-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jose Manuel Oquendo

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Biography

Jose Oquendo, born in 1963, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1995. Known for his defensive prowess and adaptability on the field, Oquendo played a significant role during his tenure, participating in 1,190 games and amassing 821 hits. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a knack for clutch hitting, contributing 254 RBIs and finishing with a batting average of .256. Oquendo's offensive contributions included 14 home runs and 35 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Primarily associated with the St. Louis Cardinals, Oquendo was a key figure during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of defensive specialists. His ability to play multiple positions made him an invaluable asset to his teams, and he was often praised for his work ethic and leadership qualities in the clubhouse. Oquendo's legacy extends beyond his playing days, as he later transitioned into coaching, influencing a new generation of players with his knowledge of the game. His career remains a testament to the importance of versatility and preparedness in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 8 0 9 2 12.00 0

Career ERA 12.00 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 201.6% worse 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
1987 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 3 1 0 27.00 — -
1988 STL NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 2 6 1 4.50 — -
1991 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 2 1 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1190 3202 339 821 104 24 14 254 35 448 376 0.256 0.346 0.317 0.663 -2895.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1983 NYN NL 120 328 29 70 7 0 1 17 8 19 60 0.213 .260 (-18%) .324 (-20%) .389 (-37%) .714 (-29%) -1814.8
1984 NYN NL 81 189 23 42 5 0 0 10 10 15 26 0.222 .259 (-14%) .322 (-12%) .384 (-35%) .707 (-25%) -805.6
1986 STL NL 76 138 20 41 4 1 0 13 2 15 20 0.297 .257 (+15%) .325 (+10%) .395 (-14%) .720 (-3%) -43.2
1987 STL NL 116 248 43 71 9 0 1 24 4 54 29 0.286 .262 (+9%) .331 (+23%) .415 (-19%) .746 (avg) 270.5
1988 STL NL 148 451 36 125 10 1 7 46 4 52 40 0.277 .254 (+9%) .317 (+10%) .377 (-7%) .695 (+1%) 250.7
1989 STL NL 163 556 59 162 28 7 1 48 3 79 59 0.291 .254 (+15%) .319 (+17%) .375 (-1%) .694 (+8%) 1078.2
1990 STL NL 156 469 38 118 17 5 1 37 1 74 46 0.252 .257 (-2%) .324 (+8%) .385 (-18%) .710 (-6%) -337.9
1991 STL NL 127 366 37 88 11 4 1 26 1 67 48 0.240 .255 (-6%) .323 (+10%) .384 (-22%) .708 (-7%) -224.1
1992 STL NL 14 35 3 9 3 1 0 3 0 5 3 0.257 — — — — 0.0
1993 STL NL 46 73 7 15 0 0 0 4 0 12 8 0.205 .265 (-22%) .332 (-6%) .403 (-49%) .735 (-29%) -336.6
1994 STL NL 55 129 13 34 2 2 0 9 1 21 16 0.264 .269 (-2%) .338 (+8%) .424 (-27%) .763 (-12%) -205.1
1995 STL NL 88 220 31 46 8 3 2 17 1 35 21 0.209 .266 (-22%) .337 (-6%) .417 (-28%) .755 (-18%) -727.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 36 5 8 0 0 1 6 4 6 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 NLCS SLN 5 12 3 2 0 0 1 4 3 2 0.167
1987 WS SLN 7 24 2 6 0 0 0 2 1 4 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 3 69 6 2 6
2B 649 572 1284 1765 25 365
3B 58 43 28 104 7 9
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 63 31 87 4 0 1
P 3 0 0 0 0 0
SS 364 271 455 854 48 167

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 NYN SS 116 104 182 326 21 65
1984 NYN SS 67 55 95 152 7 33
1986 SLN 2B 21 10 22 36 4 11
1986 SLN 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1986 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 SLN SS 29 17 30 56 4 12
1987 SLN 1B 3 1 17 0 0 2
1987 SLN 2B 32 18 50 65 0 20
1987 SLN 3B 8 3 6 14 2 1
1987 SLN OF 46 24 65 4 0 1
1987 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 SLN SS 23 9 11 50 2 7
1988 SLN 1B 16 2 51 6 2 4
1988 SLN 2B 69 64 149 184 1 41
1988 SLN 3B 47 40 22 88 5 8
1988 SLN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1988 SLN OF 15 7 22 0 0 0
1988 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 SLN SS 17 10 23 37 3 8
1989 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1989 SLN 2B 156 155 346 500 5 106
1989 SLN SS 7 7 9 23 1 2
1990 SLN 2B 150 137 285 393 3 65
1990 SLN SS 4 4 9 10 1 2
1991 SLN 1B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1991 SLN 2B 118 114 244 346 7 60
1991 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 SLN SS 22 10 27 22 2 5
1992 SLN 2B 9 8 14 22 0 5
1992 SLN SS 5 4 4 8 1 2
1993 SLN 2B 16 8 25 24 0 6
1993 SLN SS 22 14 27 58 1 9
1994 SLN 2B 16 13 35 47 0 14
1994 SLN SS 28 21 18 51 4 8
1995 SLN 2B 62 45 114 148 5 37
1995 SLN 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1995 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1995 SLN SS 24 16 20 61 1 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Catcher 1
First Base 23
Second Base 649
Third Base 58
Shortstop 364
Left Field 11
Center Field 7
Right Field 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SLN NL $2,250,000
1994 SLN NL $2,150,000
1993 SLN NL $2,050,000
1992 SLN NL $2,050,000
1991 SLN NL $775,000
1990 SLN NL $575,000
1989 SLN NL $525,000
1988 SLN NL $275,000
1987 SLN NL $100,000
1986 SLN NL $79,000
Total Career Earnings $10,829,000