Oscar Zamora, baseball player, 1974-1978

Oscar Zamora

Born: 9/23/1943 in Camagüey, Camagüey, Cuba

Died: 7/2/2021 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1974-06-18 | Final Game: 1978-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Oscar Jose Zamora

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Biography

Oscar Zamora, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to July 21, 1978. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Zamora made a significant impact during an era that saw the game transition from the power-hitting trends of the early 1970s to a more balanced approach in the late 1970s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 13-14 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53, showcasing his ability to navigate challenging matchups and contribute to his team's efforts. Zamora's skill set included a strong strikeout capability, as evidenced by his total of 99 strikeouts, and he proved to be a reliable option in high-pressure situations, accumulating 23 saves throughout his time in the major leagues. His contributions came during a period where pitching depth became increasingly crucial for teams, and his performances reflected the competitive nature of the sport during that time. Despite his relatively brief career, Zamora's dedication and achievements on the mound remain a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 14 158 2 0 0 23 224.7 256 113 33 58 99 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — 24.5% worse 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
1974 CHC NL 3 9 56 0 0 0 10 83.7 82 29 19 38 3.12 3.63 (+14%) -
1975 CHC NL 5 2 52 0 0 0 10 71.0 84 40 15 28 5.07 3.71 (-37%) -
1976 CHC NL 5 3 40 2 0 0 3 55.0 70 32 17 27 5.24 3.51 (-49%) -
1978 HOU NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 15.0 20 12 7 6 7.20 3.69 (-95%) -463.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 28 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.107 0.107 0.107 0.214 0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .107 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career SLG .107 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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
1974 CHC NL 56 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1975 CHC NL 52 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1976 CHC NL 40 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 HOU NL 10 2 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 158 2 10 32 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CHN P 56 0 5 13 1 0
1975 CHN P 52 0 3 10 1 0
1976 CHN P 40 2 1 7 2 0
1978 HOU P 10 0 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 158

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-05-30

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - North Campus Miami FL 1964