Ed Olivares
Edward (Balzac) Olivares
Born: November 5, 1937
Mayaguez, PR
Deceased: October 14, 2022
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
Career: 1957-1966
Major League Statistics
Ed (Balzac) Olivares compiled a career batting average of .277 with 140 home runs and 565 RBI in his 914-game career with the Moultrie/Brunswick Phillies, Tampa Tarpons, Daytona Beach Islanders, Rochester Red Wings, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Tulsa Oilers, Winston-Salem Red Birds, Memphis Chicks, San Juan/Charleston Marlins, San Antonio Bullets, Atlanta Crackers, Charlotte Hornets and Montgomery Rebels. He began playing during the 1957 season and last took the field during the 1966 campaign.
 Tampa Tarpons |
 Daytona Beach Islanders |
 Rochester Red Wings |
 Winnipeg Goldeyes |
 Tulsa Oilers |
 Charlotte Hornets |
 Montgomery Rebels |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | D | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 1957 | D | GAFL | Moultrie/Brunswick Phillies | 5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 1958 | AAA | IL | Rochester Red Wings | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Daytona Beach Islanders | 135 | 540 | 463 | 96 | 141 | 30 | 6 | 15 | 74 | 15 | 6 | 65 | 59 | .305 | .389 | .492 | .881 | 228 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 1959 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 15 | 49 | 44 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .182 | .265 | .295 | .561 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1959 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 75 | 337 | 301 | 60 | 96 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 73 | 7 | 30 | 32 | .319 | .377 | .528 | .905 | 159 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | 5 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .263 | .263 | .316 | .579 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1960 | B | CARL | Winston-Salem Red Birds | 134 | 564 | 470 | 91 | 149 | 19 | 5 | 35 | 125 | 2 | 83 | 67 | .317 | .420 | .602 | 1.022 | 283 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 1961 | AAA | IL | San Juan/Charleston Marlins | 91 | 372 | 334 | 52 | 93 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 56 | 1 | 34 | 51 | .278 | .345 | .503 | .848 | 168 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1963 | AA | TL | San Antonio Bullets | 130 | 538 | 472 | 70 | 138 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 87 | .292 | .373 | .502 | .875 | 237 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Atlanta Crackers | 110 | 371 | 324 | 35 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 60 | .225 | .314 | .395 | .709 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1965 | AA | SOUL | Charlotte Hornets | 89 | 312 | 269 | 36 | 64 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 49 | .238 | .319 | .357 | .676 | 96 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 1966 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | 121 | 482 | 427 | 57 | 102 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 52 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 80 | .239 | .317 | .361 | .677 | 154 | 4 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 914 | 3604 | 3143 | 503 | 871 | 145 | 19 | 140 | 565 | 34 | 14 | 397 | 492 | .277 | .358 | .469 | .827 | 1474 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 10 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Daytona Beach Islanders | 3B | 128 | 131 | 206 | 33 | 26 | .911 | 2.633 |
| 1959 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 3B | 75 | 70 | 162 | 30 | 14 | .885 | 3.093 |
| 1959 | AA | TL | Tulsa Oilers | 3B | 10 | 15 | 22 | 2 | 3 | .949 | 3.700 |
| 1960 | B | CARL | Winston-Salem Red Birds | 3B | 115 | 114 | 205 | 30 | 26 | .914 | 2.774 |
| 1961 | AAA | IL | San Juan/Charleston Marlins | OF | 78 | 135 | 9 | 6 | 1 | .960 | 1.846 |
| 1961 | AAA | IL | San Juan/Charleston Marlins | 3B | 18 | 12 | 32 | 3 | 2 | .936 | 2.444 |
| 1963 | AA | TL | San Antonio Bullets | 3B | 80 | 55 | 148 | 17 | 14 | .923 | 2.538 |
| 1963 | AA | TL | San Antonio Bullets | OF | 34 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .976 | 1.206 |
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Atlanta Crackers | OF | 50 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .983 | 1.180 |
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Atlanta Crackers | 3B | 45 | 31 | 61 | 11 | 4 | .893 | 2.044 |
| 1965 | AA | SOUL | Charlotte Hornets | OF | 77 | 122 | 8 | 7 | 0 | .949 | 1.688 |
| 1966 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | OF | 99 | 185 | 9 | 3 | 2 | .985 | 1.960 |
| 1966 | AA | SOUL | Montgomery Rebels | 3B | 18 | 17 | 21 | 5 | 1 | .884 | 2.111 |
| Totals | 827 | 979 | 891 | 149 | 93 | .926 | 2.261 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Moultrie/Brunswick Phillies | PHI | ||
| 1957 | D | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | PHI | ||
| 1958 | AAA | International League | Rochester Red Wings | SLN | ||
| 1958 | D | Florida State League | Daytona Beach Islanders | SLN | ||
| 1959 | C | Northern League | Winnipeg Goldeyes | SLN | ||
| 1959 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1960 | B | Carolina League | Winston-Salem Red Birds | SLN | ||
| 1960 | AA | Southern Association | Memphis Chicks | SLN | ||
| 1961 | AAA | International League | San Juan/Charleston Marlins | SLN | ||
| 1963 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Bullets | HOU | ||
| 1964 | AAA | International League | Atlanta Crackers | MIN | ||
| 1965 | AA | Southern League | Charlotte Hornets | MIN | ||
| 1966 | AA | Southern League | Montgomery Rebels | DET |
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