Omar Vizquel Venezuelan Baseball Player From Caracas
Omar Vizquel · baseball player · Venezuelan
Biography
Venezuelan baseball player Omar Vizquel was born on 24 April 1967 in Caracas. His club career on record includes Cleveland Guardians (1994–2004) and Seattle Mariners (1989–1993).
Career
He is registered as a shortstop. He started out at Seattle Mariners in 1989, according to the records. Beyond Seattle Mariners, he has played for Cleveland Guardians, San Francisco Giants and Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Guardians is where he stayed longest, 1994 to 2004. At Cleveland Guardians (1994–2004), his team-mates on record include Alex Ramírez.
Recognition
Omar Vizquel received the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2018. Further recognition came with the Major League Baseball All-Star and a Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Seattle Mariners | Shortstop |
| 1994–2004 | Cleveland Guardians | Shortstop |
| 2005–2008 | San Francisco Giants | Shortstop |
| 2009 | Texas Rangers | Shortstop |
| 2010–2011 | Chicago White Sox | Shortstop |
| 2012 | Toronto Blue Jays | Shortstop |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Won | |
| Major League Baseball All-Star | Won | ||
| Rawlings Gold Glove Award | Won |
Omar Vizquel on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 821K @omarvizquel13
- Engagement rate
- 0.48% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 3,627
- Average comments
- 286 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Omar Vizquel Photos
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Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Omar Vizquel?
Omar Vizquel is 59 years old, born on 24 April 1967 in Caracas.
What is Omar Vizquel known for?
Omar Vizquel is a shortstop who has played for Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners.
What is Omar Vizquel’s nationality?
Omar Vizquel is Venezuelan, born in Caracas.
Has Omar Vizquel won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3105857), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Keith Allison on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0
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