Oscar Azócar
baseball player
- February 21, 1965 · Soro
- June 14, 2010 · Valencia
- 45 years
About Oscar Azócar
Oscar Azócar, 45, Venezuelan baseball player (New York Yankees, San Diego Padres).
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|Oscar Gregorio Azócar (February 21, 1965 – June 14, 2010) was a Venezuelan left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees (1990) and San Diego Padres (1991-'92). Listed at 6' 1", 170 lb., Azócar batted and threw left-handed. In 202 career games, Azócar recorded a batting average of .226 and accumulated 10 stolen bases, and 36 runs batted in (RBI).
Career
Azócar was born in Soro, Sucre, Venezuela. After attending high school in Venezuela, he was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent on November 22, 1983.
Until 1987 Azócar posted a record of 14–5 with a 2.30 earned run average as a professional pitcher, but then switched to the outfield. Azócar was a classic example of the impatient hitter who would swing at almost anything and usually put it in play. It took him 100 Major League at-bats to draw his first walk. He normally obliged the pitchers by hitting whatever they threw, and his batting average dropped accordingly.
In a three-season career, Azócar was a .226 hitter (99-for-439) with five home runs and 36 runs batted in in 202 games, including 38 runs scored, 16 doubles, 10 stolen bases and 12 base on balls. Despite his free-swinging style, he had only 36 strikeouts in 439 at-bats (one every 12 at-bats). Azócar also used his speed selectively and never was caught stealing.
Death
Azócar died in 2010 in Valencia, Carabobo, at the age of 45 of a heart attack. The same year, he was inducted in the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame for his notable contributions in the Caribbean Series.
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1.How many home runs did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar hit in his career?
- A.3
- B.10
- C.16
- D.5correct
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was a .226 hitter with five home runs in his career.
Source: Career section
2.In what Venezuelan town was Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar born?
- A.Sorocorrect
- B.Valencia
- C.Caracas
- D.Maracaibo
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was born in Soro, Sucre, Venezuela.
Source: Career section
3.What was the date of birth for Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar?
- A.June 14, 2010
- B.November 22, 1983
- C.February 21, 1965correct
- D.January 12, 1960
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was born on February 21, 1965.
Source: Biography introduction
4.On what date was Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar signed by the New York Yankees?
- A.February 21, 1965
- B.November 22, 1983correct
- C.December 15, 1987
- D.June 14, 2010
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Yankees on November 22, 1983.
Source: Career section
5.Which position did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar play before switching to the outfield?
- A.Pitchercorrect
- B.First base
- C.Shortstop
- D.Catcher
Until 1987, Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was a professional pitcher before switching to the outfield.
Source: Career section
6.How many games did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar play in his Major League career?
- A.439
- B.300
- C.202correct
- D.150
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar played in 202 Major League games.
Source: Biography introduction
7.What was the batting average of Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar during his professional career?
- A..226correct
- B..200
- C..280
- D..250
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar recorded a career batting average of .226.
Source: Biography introduction
8.Which Major League Baseball team did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar play for in 1990?
- A.San Diego Padres
- B.Chicago Cubs
- C.Boston Red Sox
- D.New York Yankeescorrect
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar played for the New York Yankees in 1990.
Source: Biography introduction
9.How many stolen bases did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar accumulate in his Major League career?
- A.36
- B.10correct
- C.5
- D.16
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar accumulated 10 stolen bases during his Major League career.
Source: Biography introduction
10.How many strikeouts did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar have in his 439 at-bats?
- A.36correct
- B.12
- C.100
- D.202
Despite his style, Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar had only 36 strikeouts in 439 at-bats.
Source: Career section
11.How many runs batted in (RBI) did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar record in his career?
- A.38
- B.10
- C.16
- D.36correct
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar recorded 36 runs batted in during his career.
Source: Biography introduction
12.In what year did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar pass away?
- A.2010correct
- B.2011
- C.2009
- D.2008
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar died in 2010.
Source: Death section
13.What was the cause of death for Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar?
- A.Cancer
- B.Heart attackcorrect
- C.Accident
- D.Stroke
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar died of a heart attack at the age of 45.
Source: Death section
14.Where did Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar pass away?
- A.New York, USA
- B.Soro, Venezuela
- C.Valencia, Carabobocorrect
- D.San Diego, USA
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar died in Valencia, Carabobo.
Source: Death section
15.In what Hall of Fame was Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar inducted in 2010?
- A.Caribbean Baseball Hall of Famecorrect
- B.Major League Baseball Hall of Fame
- C.Yankees Hall of Fame
- D.Padres Hall of Fame
Oscar Gregorio Az3ocar was inducted into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Source: Death section
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