Omar Vizquel Stats & Facts

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Omar Vizquel Essentials

Positions: Shortstop
Bats: B Throws: R
Height:  5-9 Weight: 180
Born: Monday, April 24, 1967 in Caracas, Distrito Federal Venezuela
Debut: 4/3/1989
Last Game: 10/3/2012
Full Name: Omar Enrique Vizquel

Omar Vizquel (Nicknamed Little O, he is regarded as one of the greatest defensive shortstops in MLB history. He was a 3X All-Star and won 11 Gold Glove Awards. Vizquel led the league (for SS) in fielding pct. 6X and owns the highest career fielding pct. (.985). Among shortstops, he also ranks 3rd all-time in assists and is the all-time leader in DP.

 

In his 24-year career (1989-2012), Omar had 2,877 hits, 404 SB, 1,445 runs, .272 BA, & .336 OBP.