Al Osuna, baseball player, 1990-1996

Al Osuna

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Born: 8/10/1965 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-02 | Final Game: 1996-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alfonso Osuna

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Biography

Al Osuna, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1996. He made his mark in Major League Baseball with a solid performance characterized by a record of 18 wins and 10 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. Over his career, Osuna recorded 143 strikeouts and secured 14 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His ability to effectively manage games and contribute from the mound earned him the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting his potential during his early career. Osuna played during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with increased offensive production and a greater emphasis on specialized pitching roles. His competitive spirit and reliable pitching style allowed him to carve out a niche in a league filled with emerging talent. Although his career was relatively brief, Osuna's contributions to his teams and his recognition as a promising player underscore his impact on the game during the 1990s. After retiring on September 27, 1996, he left behind a legacy as a diligent competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 10 218 0 0 0 14 192.7 156 82 17 109 143 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1990 HOU NL 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 11.3 10 6 6 6 4.76 3.86 (-23%) -402.6
1991 HOU NL 7 6 71 0 0 0 12 81.7 59 31 46 68 3.42 3.91 (+13%) 259.3
1992 HOU NL 6 3 66 0 0 0 0 61.7 52 29 38 37 4.23 3.75 (-13%) -2219.2
1993 HOU NL 1 1 44 0 0 0 2 25.3 17 9 13 21 3.20 4.19 (+24%) -214.7
1994 LAD NL 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 8.7 13 6 4 7 6.23 — -
1996 SDP NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 1 2 4 2.25 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
281 154 13 32 4 0 2 16 5 21 35 0.208 0.307 0.273 0.580 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1990 HOU NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 HOU NL 71 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 HOU NL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 HOU NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 LAD NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 SDP NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2025 TEX AL 63 151 12 32 4 0 2 15 5 21 34 0.212 .245 (-14%) .314 (-1%) .403 (-31%) .718 (-18%) 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 218 0 8 25 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 HOU P 12 0 1 1 0 0
1991 HOU P 71 0 4 10 1 2
1992 HOU P 66 0 2 11 0 0
1993 HOU P 44 0 0 2 1 0
1994 LAN P 15 0 0 0 0 0
1996 SDN P 10 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 218

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 HOU NL $240,000
1991 HOU NL $106,000
Total Career Earnings $346,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1985
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1984, 1986, 1987