Osmani Urrutia
| Osmani Urrutia | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 29 June 1976 Jobabo, Las Tunas Province, Cuba | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Medals |
Osmani Urrutia Ramírez (also spelled Osmany) (born June 29, 1976) is a Cuban former professional baseball outfielder. He played in the Cuban National Series (CNS) for the Las Tunas Magos and for the Cuba national baseball team.
Cuban career
Playing for Las Tunas, Urrutia hit over .400 in the Cuban National Series for three straight years, beginning in 2000 (.431 in 2000-2001, .408 in 2001-2002 and .421 in 2002-2003).
International experience
Urrutia, who is 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) and 104 kg (229 lb), has competed in many international tournaments for Cuba, including:
- 2001 World Championship (Taiwan)
- 2000 and 2001 World Cup of Baseball in the Netherlands
- 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- 2003 World Cup of Baseball (Cuba)
- 2004 Athens Olympics
- 2006 World Baseball Classic
During the 2005 World Cup of Baseball, Urrutia hit for a .387 average with five runs batted in (RBI) and 12 hits in 31 at-bats. During the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Urrutia batted .387 with one home run and seven RBI in eight games, leading team Cuba to the championship game, where they lost 10–6 to Japan.
Personal life
Urrutia's nephew, Henry, played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles.[1]
References
- ^ "Orioles Sign Cuban Outfielder Henry Urrutia". MLB.com (Press release). July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on April 30, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Cuban Baseball profile