Omar Olivares

Omar Olivares Palqu

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 193 lb.
• School Miami-Dade Community College
• Debut August 18, 1990
• Final Game September 28, 2001
• Born July 6, 1967 in Mayaguez, P.R.

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Biographical Information

The son of outfielder Ed Olivares, Omar Olivares was signed for the San Diego Padres by scout Abraham Martinez as a free agent in 1986.

Olivares became the first Seattle Mariners pitcher to record an RBI on August 28, 1997, off Pedro Astacio.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1999)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1999)

Further Reading

• Larry Stone: "For Olivares, Father Knows Best -- Ex-Big-Leaguer Still Offers Guidance", The Seattle Times, July 22, 1997. [1]