Oscar Villarreal, baseball player, 2003-2008

Oscar Villarreal

Born: 11/22/1981 in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, México

MLB Debut: 2003-03-31 | Final Game: 2008-07-01

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

Full name: Oscar Eduardo Villarreal

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Biography

Oscar Villarreal was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008. Born in 1981, Villarreal began his career with the Atlanta Braves, where he showcased his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 24-15, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86 and recorded 236 strikeouts. His ability to limit runs and provide critical innings made him a valuable asset to his teams during the mid-2000s. Villarreal's career included stints with the Braves, as well as the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Houston Astros, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While he registered only one save, his contributions were often felt in high-leverage situations where he could effectively neutralize opposing hitters. Playing during a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies, Villarreal adapted his style to remain competitive, reflecting the shifting dynamics of the game during that era. After his retirement in 2008, Villarreal left behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who contributed to his teams’ successes with poise and skill on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 15 258 5 0 0 1 336.0 326 144 42 135 236 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 12.6% better than 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
2003 AZ NL 10 7 86 1 0 0 0 98.0 80 28 46 80 2.57 4.40 (+42%) -
2004 AZ NL 0 2 17 0 0 0 0 18.0 25 14 7 17 7.00 4.46 (-57%) -
2005 AZ NL 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 13.7 11 8 6 5 5.27 4.29 (-23%) -
2006 ATL NL 9 1 58 4 0 0 0 92.3 93 37 27 55 3.61 4.53 (+20%) -702.4
2007 ATL NL 2 2 51 0 0 0 1 76.3 75 36 32 58 4.24 4.47 (+5%) 613.4
2008 HOU NL 1 3 35 0 0 0 0 37.7 42 21 17 21 5.02 4.32 (-16%) -3177.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
258 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.067 0.067 0.067 0.133 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 84.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 82.4% 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
2003 AZ NL 86 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 AZ NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 AZ NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 58 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 51 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 258 5 21 51 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 ARI P 86 1 5 17 3 1
2004 ARI P 17 0 0 4 0 0
2005 ARI P 11 0 1 1 0 0
2006 ATL P 58 4 8 15 0 0
2007 ATL P 51 0 4 9 0 0
2008 HOU P 35 0 3 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 258

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 HOU NL $1,125,000
2007 ATL NL $925,000
2006 ATL NL $462,500
2004 ARI NL $325,000
2003 ARI NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $3,137,500