Oscar Salazar

Born: 6/27/1978 in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2002-04-10 | Final Game: 2010-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Oscar Enrique Salazar

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Biography

Oscar Salazar, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2010. Over the course of his career, Salazar appeared in 199 games, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute offensively. He recorded a total of 100 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 62 runs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .269. Known for his disciplined approach at the plate, Salazar's contributions extended beyond raw statistics, as he demonstrated a keen understanding of the game and a solid presence in the lineup. Throughout his career, Salazar played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive performance and the evolving dynamics of the game. Although he was not a superstar, his ability to provide reliable production made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. With one stolen base to his name, Salazar was not primarily known for his speed, but rather for his consistent hitting and dependability. His journey through the league underscored the importance of role players in achieving team success, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
199	372	50	100	16	2	14	62	1	43	58	0.269	0.342	0.435	0.778	147.6

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — near 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
2002	DET	AL	8	21	2	4	1	0	1	3	0	1	2	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	BAL	AL	34	81	13	23	3	0	5	15	0	12	13	0.284	.263 (+8%)	.333 (+12%)	.416 (+22%)	.749 (+17%)	257.8
2009	BAL	AL	17	31	4	13	0	0	2	6	0	2	4	0.419	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SDP	NL	55	108	12	29	8	2	3	19	0	12	16	0.269	.262 (+2%)	.332 (+2%)	.417 (+11%)	.750 (+7%)	0.0
2010	SDP	NL	85	131	19	31	4	0	3	19	1	16	23	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-2%)	.402 (-17%)	.728 (-10%)	-220.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	18	162	11	0	11
2B	15	6	12	18	3	4
3B	14	8	7	14	0	3
OF	44	37	42	0	0	0
SS	4	0	1	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	DET	2B	6	4	7	8	1	3
2002	DET	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
2002	DET	SS	1	0	1	1	0	0
2008	BAL	1B	10	9	79	5	0	5
2008	BAL	3B	7	5	3	10	0	3
2008	BAL	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	BAL	1B	2	2	20	1	0	0
2009	BAL	3B	5	1	4	0	0	0
2009	BAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	BAL	SS	2	0	0	2	1	0
2009	SDN	1B	6	4	30	4	0	2
2009	SDN	2B	3	2	4	6	2	1
2009	SDN	OF	19	16	25	0	0	0
2010	SDN	1B	7	3	33	1	0	4
2010	SDN	2B	6	0	1	4	0	0
2010	SDN	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0
2010	SDN	OF	24	21	17	0	0	0