Batting average .272 Role Baseball player Bats Right-handed Name Oscar Salazar Career start 1998 | Runs batted in 52 Weight 93 kg Home runs 12 Height 1.83 m Salary 15 million JPY (2012) | |
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Oscar Enrique Salazar (born June 27, 1978 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball infielder.
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- Munrra cortes vs oscar salazar
- Percussionist and marimba player oscar salazar
- Biography
- Baltimore Orioles
- References
Percussionist and marimba player oscar salazar
Biography
Signed by Oakland as an amateur free agent in 1994, Salazar was selected off waivers by the Detroit Tigers in 2002, making his debut in that season.
In one season as a backup with the Tigers, Salazar batted .190 with one home run and three RBI in three games.
In 2003, Salazar was diagnosed with injuries in his arm and shoulder which required season-ending surgery. He worked out in 2004 spring training, but his recovery was slower than expected. He played that season for the Buffalo Bisons, the Cleveland Indians' Triple-A team.
In 2005, Salazar played for Cancún of the Mexican League. He played for his hometown team, the Tigres de Aragua the Caribbean Series, after he plays on his actual team, Tiburones de La Guaira.
Baltimore Orioles
Salazar joined the Orioles system in 2007, when he played for the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League. He began 2008 with the Norfolk Tides of the International League.
On June 10, 2008, Salazar was called up to the Orioles to replace struggling starter Steve Trachsel on the roster.
On July 19, 2009 Salazar was traded to the San Diego Padres for relief pitcher Cla Meredith.
On February 1, 2011, the Padres designated Salazar for Assignment. He was released by the Padres on March 28, 2011.
On April 14, 2011, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins.
On February 12, 2012, Salazar passed a try out for a Japanese team, Yokohama DeNA BayStars and signed a contract. He was released by the BayStars on October 16, 2012.