Chicago White Sox (ML)
John Olerud
Birthdate:
Aug. 5, 1968 (31 y, 10 m, 0 d)Born In:
Seattle, WA, USANationality:
American
Position:
1BBats/Throws:
L/LHeight/Weight:
6'5"/216Entry:
1988 Draft
- Round: 1, Overall: 3, Team: New York Yankees
Contract:
$8.95M / 6 years (1995-2000)
ML Service Time:
11 years, 68 days| Current Status | |
|---|---|
| MLB Service Time | 11 years, 68 days |
| 40-man Service Time | 11 years, 68 days |
| Time as Pro | 12 years |
| Roster Status | Active Roster |
| Injury Status | None |
| Options Used - This Year | 0 - No |
| Personality | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Normal |
| Loyalty | Normal |
| Greed | Low |
| Intelligence | Low |
| Work Ethic | High |
| Popularity | |
|---|---|
| National | Well Known |
| Local | Popular |
| Current Contract | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | $1.4M |
| 1996 | $1.4M |
| 1997 | $1.45M |
| 1998 | $1.5M |
| 1999 | $1.6M |
| 2000 | $1.6M ($1.05M left) |
| Additional Info | |
| No-Trade | No |
| IP / PA bonus | None |
| MVP Bonus | $110k |
| All-Star Bonus | $14k |
Injury History (6 injuries, 30 days)
* Days does not include minimal and moderate d2d injuries
| Date | Body Part | Setbacks | D2D | Effects | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1999 | Leg | - | No | - | 30 |
| April 21, 1998 | Arm | - | Yes | Moderate | 4 |
| May 16, 1994 | Arm | - | Yes | Moderate | 7 |
| June 30, 1992 | Knee | - | Yes | Minimal | 1 |
| Sept. 8, 1991 | Shoulder | - | Yes | Moderate | 4 |
| Sept. 16, 1990 | Illness | - | Yes | Moderate | 2 |