Pablo Ozuna

Born: 8/25/1974 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-04-23 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Pablo Jose Ozuna

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Biography

Pablo Ozuna, born in 1974, was a versatile position player who graced Major League Baseball from 2000 until his retirement in 2008. Over the course of his career, he played in 309 games, showcasing his ability as a capable hitter and base runner. Ozuna recorded 191 hits, maintaining a solid batting average of .282, which highlighted his knack for making contact and getting on base. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 45 RBIs, while also demonstrating his speed on the basepaths with 29 stolen bases. During his time in the league, Ozuna was known for his agility and adaptability, often playing multiple positions which made him a valuable asset to any roster. His career unfolded during an era characterized by an emphasis on power hitting, yet he carved out a niche as a consistent contact hitter. As a member of teams like the Chicago White Sox and the Florida Marlins, Ozuna's contributions went beyond his statistics; he was a reliable player whose work ethic and determination left an impact on his teammates and fans alike. His journey through the majors reflected the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 2000s, marked by a blend of emerging talents and established stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
309	677	83	191	29	7	3	45	29	23	70	0.282	0.318	0.359	0.677	-878.9

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
2000	MIA	NL	14	24	2	8	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	MIA	NL	34	47	4	13	2	2	0	3	1	1	3	0.277	—	—	—	—	-73.9
2003	COL	NL	17	40	5	8	1	0	0	2	3	2	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	CHW	AL	70	203	27	56	7	2	0	11	14	7	26	0.276	.264 (+4%)	.330 (-5%)	.418 (-21%)	.749 (-14%)	-510.0
2006	CHW	AL	79	189	25	62	12	2	2	17	6	7	16	0.328	.269 (+22%)	.336 (+8%)	.431 (+3%)	.768 (+5%)	200.5
2007	CHW	AL	27	78	9	19	3	0	0	3	3	3	9	0.244	.268 (-9%)	.335 (-16%)	.422 (-33%)	.758 (-26%)	-342.1
2008	CHW	AL	32	64	5	18	3	0	0	6	0	2	3	0.281	.263 (+7%)	.333 (-6%)	.416 (-21%)	.749 (-14%)	-153.4
2008	LAD	NL	36	32	6	7	0	1	1	3	1	1	5	0.219	—	—	—	—	-153.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2008	NLCS	LAN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2005	ALCS	CHA	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	2	1	0	0
2B	77	37	97	135	6	23
3B	75	50	47	116	13	8
OF	64	52	69	3	1	0
SS	23	13	22	45	3	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	FLO	2B	7	6	12	17	1	3
2002	FLO	2B	10	6	13	16	1	3
2002	FLO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2003	COL	2B	8	8	22	31	1	9
2003	COL	OF	5	0	1	0	0	0
2003	COL	SS	3	2	3	6	1	0
2005	CHA	1B	2	0	2	1	0	0
2005	CHA	2B	6	2	6	6	1	0
2005	CHA	3B	32	30	29	67	6	4
2005	CHA	OF	10	8	10	0	0	0
2005	CHA	SS	15	11	19	35	2	12
2006	CHA	2B	6	3	5	12	1	1
2006	CHA	3B	17	4	5	11	0	0
2006	CHA	OF	39	38	45	3	0	0
2007	CHA	2B	3	3	12	10	0	3
2007	CHA	3B	9	6	5	9	3	0
2007	CHA	OF	7	6	13	0	1	0
2007	CHA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CHA	2B	10	6	10	11	1	0
2008	CHA	3B	16	10	8	29	4	4
2008	LAN	2B	27	3	17	32	0	4
2008	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	LAN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2008	LAN	SS	4	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Second Base	77
Third Base	75
Shortstop	23
Left Field	56
Center Field	6
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	23

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	CHA	AL	$1,050,000
2007	CHA	AL	$800,000
2006	CHA	AL	$500,000
2005	CHA	AL	$330,000
2003	COL	NL	$300,000
2002	FLO	NL	$202,000
2001	FLO	NL	$202,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,384,000