Olmedo Saenz, baseball player, 1994-2007

Olmedo Saenz

Born: 10/8/1970 in Chitre, Herrera, Panama

MLB Debut: 1994-05-28 | Final Game: 2007-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Olmedo Saenz, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 until his retirement in 2007. A versatile position player, Saenz played in a total of 733 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a dependable hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 438 hits, 73 home runs, and 275 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .263. Known for his power at the plate, Saenz provided significant contributions to his teams, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era characterized by an offensive surge in baseball. Saenz’s playing style was marked by his ability to drive in runs and provide a solid presence in the lineup. Although he accumulated only 3 stolen bases throughout his career, his strength lay in his power-hitting capabilities. Saenz played for several teams, leaving a lasting impression as a reliable player who often rose to the occasion in crucial moments. His career reflects the evolution of baseball during a time of significant offensive changes, as players increasingly adapted to a more power-focused game, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
733 1663 226 438 106 5 73 275 3 148 355 0.263 0.340 0.465 0.805 1788.6

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .465 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.805 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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
1994 CHW AL 5 14 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1999 OAK AL 97 255 41 70 18 0 11 41 1 22 47 0.275 .271 (+1%) .344 (+5%) .433 (+9%) .778 (+8%) 425.5
2000 OAK AL 76 214 40 67 12 2 9 33 1 25 40 0.313 .270 (+16%) .344 (+16%) .437 (+18%) .782 (+17%) 777.8
2001 OAK AL 106 305 33 67 21 1 9 32 0 19 64 0.220 .263 (-17%) .332 (-12%) .426 (-10%) .758 (-11%) -709.0
2002 OAK AL 68 156 15 43 10 1 6 18 1 13 31 0.276 .261 (+5%) .331 (+7%) .416 (+12%) .747 (+10%) 294.5
2004 LAD NL 77 111 17 31 1 0 8 22 0 12 33 0.279 .266 (+5%) .335 (+5%) .427 (+18%) .762 (+12%) 252.9
2005 LAD NL 109 319 39 84 24 0 15 63 0 27 63 0.263 .264 (avg) .330 (-2%) .418 (+14%) .749 (+7%) 402.8
2006 LAD NL 103 179 30 53 15 0 11 48 0 14 47 0.296 .269 (+10%) .336 (+8%) .431 (+31%) .768 (+21%) 699.6
2007 LAD NL 92 110 9 21 5 0 4 18 0 16 25 0.191 .268 (-29%) .335 (-12%) .422 (-18%) .758 (-16%) -355.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 19 1 3 0 0 1 4 1 4 0.158

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLDS1 LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2002 ALDS2 OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
2001 ALDS2 OAK 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2000 ALDS1 OAK 4 13 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 2 0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 241 156 1483 90 10 140
3B 146 108 83 205 21 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 CHA 3B 5 4 3 5 0 0
1999 OAK 1B 28 12 153 12 1 11
1999 OAK 3B 56 43 27 79 7 12
2000 OAK 1B 17 13 126 8 1 14
2000 OAK 3B 18 16 11 25 3 2
2001 OAK 1B 28 14 196 16 3 13
2001 OAK 3B 14 11 5 19 2 3
2002 OAK 1B 34 23 190 12 0 17
2002 OAK 3B 15 10 14 28 5 1
2004 LAN 1B 25 14 125 12 2 16
2004 LAN 3B 2 0 0 2 0 0
2005 LAN 1B 66 52 460 19 1 36
2005 LAN 3B 17 15 17 22 2 3
2006 LAN 1B 30 20 173 7 2 27
2006 LAN 3B 16 9 6 24 2 0
2007 LAN 1B 13 8 60 4 0 6
2007 LAN 3B 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 241
Third Base 146
Designated Hitter 120

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAN NL $1,000,000
2006 LAN NL $1,000,000
2005 LAN NL $650,000
2002 OAK AL $800,000
2001 OAK AL $290,000
2000 OAK AL $260,000
1999 OAK AL $240,000
Total Career Earnings $4,240,000