Omar Quintanilla

Born: 10/24/1981 in El Paso, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-31 | Final Game: 2014-05-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Omar Quintanilla, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014. Over his career spanning nearly a decade, he participated in 402 games, demonstrating versatility and resilience on the field. Quintanilla recorded a total of 228 hits, contributing to his career batting average of .220. His offensive contributions included eight home runs and 74 runs batted in, along with five stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both with power and speed. Quintanilla played during a period characterized by a unique blend of emerging talent and the continued evolution of player skills in the league. He was known for his defensive capabilities, often utilized in various infield positions, which allowed him to carve out a niche for himself among competitive rosters. Although his batting average may not have placed him among the league's elite hitters, his work ethic and dedication earned him respect from teammates and coaches alike. Quintanilla's journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players navigating the complexities of a professional baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
402	1035	118	228	43	5	8	74	5	96	238	0.220	0.287	0.295	0.582	-3106.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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	COL	NL	39	128	16	28	1	1	0	7	2	9	15	0.219	.264 (-17%)	.330 (-18%)	.418 (-42%)	.749 (-32%)	-689.4
2006	COL	NL	11	34	3	6	1	1	0	3	1	3	9	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	COL	NL	27	70	6	16	4	0	0	5	0	5	15	0.229	.268 (-15%)	.335 (-17%)	.422 (-32%)	.758 (-25%)	-305.7
2008	COL	NL	81	210	28	50	17	0	2	15	0	15	46	0.238	.263 (-10%)	.333 (-14%)	.416 (-16%)	.749 (-15%)	-635.9
2009	COL	NL	58	58	7	10	2	0	0	2	0	8	27	0.172	.262 (-34%)	.332 (-18%)	.417 (-50%)	.750 (-36%)	-364.6
2011	TEX	AL	11	22	3	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	9	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	NYN	NL	29	70	13	18	5	0	1	4	0	8	17	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.318 (+10%)	.405 (-8%)	.724 (avg)	26.5
2012	BAL	AL	36	99	12	23	3	0	3	12	0	8	25	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.318 (-11%)	.405 (-13%)	.724 (-12%)	26.5
2013	NYN	NL	95	315	28	70	9	2	2	21	2	38	70	0.222	.253 (-12%)	.317 (-4%)	.396 (-29%)	.714 (-18%)	-923.1
2014	NYN	NL	15	29	2	6	1	0	0	3	0	2	5	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	140	76	164	246	6	72
3B	14	1	2	9	0	0
SS	229	193	268	574	16	116

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	COL	2B	6	3	10	10	0	5
2005	COL	SS	31	30	41	89	1	16
2006	COL	2B	3	2	8	4	0	2
2006	COL	SS	8	7	10	26	0	7
2007	COL	2B	25	17	39	49	0	15
2007	COL	SS	2	0	1	2	0	0
2008	COL	2B	40	21	40	72	1	24
2008	COL	SS	39	32	42	100	3	20
2009	COL	2B	25	4	23	28	1	11
2009	COL	3B	10	0	1	6	0	0
2009	COL	SS	13	2	13	15	1	5
2011	TEX	2B	5	2	5	6	0	2
2011	TEX	3B	3	1	1	3	0	0
2011	TEX	SS	3	3	7	12	0	2
2012	NYN	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
2012	NYN	SS	23	21	24	55	2	12
2012	BAL	2B	32	27	38	77	4	13
2012	BAL	SS	7	2	7	7	0	2
2013	NYN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	NYN	SS	92	89	107	248	8	45
2014	NYN	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2014	NYN	SS	11	7	16	20	1	7