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Tony Pedro Oliva (born Antonio Oliva Lopez Hernandes Javique; July 20, 1938) is a Cuban former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a right fielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins from 1962 to 1976.
Tony Oliva. Position: Rightfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 175lb (185cm, 79kg) Born: July 20, 1938 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Debut: (Age 24-051d, 12,021st in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 38-071d) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
Tony Oliva was a left-handed hitting star for the Minnesota Twins from 1962 to 1976, winning five batting titles and four Gold Gloves. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022, after overcoming knee injuries and playing in eight straight All-Star games.
Tony Oliva Bio. Fullname: Tony Pedro Oliva; Born: 7/20/1938 in Pinar del Rio, CUB; Debut: 9/09/1962; Hall of Fame: 2021
24 Jul 2022 · Oliva was one of the most consistent and dangerous hitters of the era, leading the league in hits five times and in doubles four times during his eight-year prime from 1964-71 -- until a knee injury in '72 first put his career on life support, then ended it altogether.
Tony Oliva, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Wednesday, July 20, 1938, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Oliva was 24 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 9, 1962, with the Minnesota Twins. Tony Oliva stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.
Tony Oliva was a batting champion and a Gold Glove winner in his first eight seasons with the Minnesota Twins. He suffered from knee injuries in his last five years, but still hit .304 for his career and was one of the 10 finalists for the 2015 Golden Era ballot.
