Oliverio Ortiz

Born: 12/5/1919 in Camagüey, Camagüey, Cuba

Died: 3/27/1984 in Central Senado, Camagüey, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1944-09-23 | Final Game: 1944-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Oliverio Ortiz was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 23 to September 27, 1944. As a position player, Ortiz made a notable entry into the league, participating in two games during a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the challenges of World War II. This era saw many players serve in the military, leading to a unique environment where teams often fielded less experienced players. During his short stint in the majors, Ortiz recorded one hit in his two games, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of players who sought to keep the game alive during tumultuous times. Ortiz's career, though limited, is a reminder of the myriad players who aspired to greatness in an era marked by both adversity and opportunity in American sports history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	1	0	0	13.0	13	9	0	6	4	6.23	0

Career ERA 6.23 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 74.3% 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
1944	WSN	AL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	13.0	13	9	6	4	6.23	3.57 (-74%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 51.2% 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
1944	WSN	AL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	WS1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2