Juan Carlos Oviedo, baseball player, 2005-2014

Juan Carlos Oviedo

Born: 3/15/1982 in Jamao al Norte, Monseñor Nouel, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-05-09 | Final Game: 2014-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Juan Carlos Oviedo, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2014. Primarily recognized for his role as a closer, Oviedo made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 21-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, recording 314 strikeouts across his appearances, while also achieving 93 saves, underscoring his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Oviedo played during a period characterized by both significant advancements in pitching techniques and the ongoing evolution of the game's strategies. His contributions to his teams highlighted his resilience and determination, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league. While his career was relatively brief, his performance on the mound left a lasting impression on fans and players alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure among pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 23 349 6 0 0 93 388.7 382 185 50 133 314 4.28 0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — near 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
2005 KCR AL 3 2 41 0 0 0 0 53.7 73 45 18 32 7.55 4.29 (-76%) -
2006 KCR AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 13.3 15 7 5 7 4.72 4.53 (-4%) -
2007 KCR AL 2 4 13 6 0 0 0 43.7 44 19 10 37 3.92 4.47 (+12%) -
2008 KCR AL 4 1 45 0 0 0 0 48.3 45 16 15 26 2.98 4.32 (+31%) -
2009 MIA NL 4 6 75 0 0 0 26 68.7 59 31 27 60 4.06 4.32 (+6%) -
2010 MIA NL 4 3 68 0 0 0 30 65.0 62 25 21 71 3.46 4.08 (+15%) -
2011 MIA NL 1 4 68 0 0 0 36 64.3 57 29 21 55 4.06 3.94 (-3%) -
2014 TBR AL 3 3 32 0 0 0 1 31.7 27 13 16 26 3.69 3.74 (+1%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
349 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2005 KCR AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 KCR AL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIA NL 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIA NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIA NL 68 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TBR AL 32 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 349 6 26 32 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 KCA P 41 0 5 6 0 2
2006 KCA P 7 0 1 2 0 1
2007 KCA P 13 6 2 0 0 0
2008 KCA P 45 0 1 4 1 0
2009 FLO P 75 0 2 6 1 0
2010 FLO P 68 0 9 5 0 0
2011 FLO P 68 0 5 6 0 1
2014 TBA P 32 0 1 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 349

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 TBA AL $1,500,000
2012 MIA NL $6,000,000
2011 FLO NL $3,650,000
2010 FLO NL $2,000,000
2009 FLO NL $412,500
2008 KCA AL $405,000
2007 KCA AL $382,000
Total Career Earnings $14,349,500