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Henry Omana

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Henry Omana
Olmecas de Tabasco – No. 22
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-03) May 3, 1994 (age 30)
Walnut, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Henry Omana (born May 3, 1994) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for Olmecas de Tabasco. He most recently pitched for Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League. Omana is listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 222 pounds (101 kg).

Early life

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Omana was born in Walnut, California and attended Diamond Bar High School where he played three years of varsity baseball under head coach Eric Shibley. He was named two-time all-Hacienda League and held an ERA under two in both his Junior and Senior seasons.[1] He also lettered on the football team where he was named first team all-league at quarterback. In three seasons, he threw for 2,992 yards and 29 touchdowns. His play earned interest from Colorado and Oregon State.[2][3] Omana ultimately committed to the Cal State Fullerton baseball team.

On February 16, 2013, Omana made his collegiate debut against the Nebraska where he struck out three batters in a scoreless inning. In five relief appearances, Omana had seven strikeouts in 4+23 innings pitched. In 2014, Omana utilized a redshirt. In 2015, Omana made seven relief appearances totaling 5+13 innings pitched and six strikeouts.[4] In 2017, Omana transferred to Cal Poly Pomona where he went 6–5 with a 2.48 ERA over 16 starts in 94+13 innings. Omana also led the team with 94 strikeouts and two complete games.[5]

Professional career

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Acereros de Monclova

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On July 17, 2017, Omana signed with Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[6] On July 19, Omana made his professional debut against Guerreros de Oaxaca where he had five strikeouts over three scoreless innings.[7]

Pericos de Puebla

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On December 11, 2017, Omana was one of four players traded to Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League in exchange for Josh Roenicke.[8]

Sonoma Stompers

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In 2019, Omana signed with the Sonoma Stompers of the Pacific Association. In five stars, Omana went 3–1 in 27 innings pitched with 36 strikeouts and a 1.33 ERA.[9]

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

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On July 10, 2019, Omana signed with Bravos de León of the Mexican League but did not appear in a game.

On July 24, Omana signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos where he finished the season. Omana did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] In 2021, Omana went 3–5 over 17 appearances and six starts. In 37+23 innings he had 39 strikeouts.[12]

Capitales de Québec

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On August 17, 2021, Omana signed with Équipe Québec of the Frontier League.[13]

Mariachis de Guadalajara

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On May 3, 2022, Omana signed with Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League. After one appearance, Omana resigned with Capitales de Québec where he would win the Frontier League championship.[14]

Windy City Thunderbolts

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On December 8, 2022, Omana signed with the Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League.[15] On May 22, he was named pitcher of the week following a complete game shutout against Trois-Rivieres Aigles.[16] Omana was named to the Frontier League All-star team where he held a 4–0 record over 35+23 innings pitched with 46 strikeouts. Omana also had a career best .76 ERA.[17]

Olmecas de Tabasco

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On February 16, 2024, Omana signed with Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.[18][19]

After the completion of the LMB season, Omana signed with Águilas del Zulia of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League on September 7, 2024.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Henry Omana's Stats". Maxpreps. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Top high school quarterbacks for 2011". Los Angeles Times. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ "College interest in Diamond Bar QB Henry Omana Jr. picking up". insidesocal.com. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ "2013 Baseball". fullertontitans.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. ^ "2017 Baseball Roster". broncoathletics.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Henry Omana". MiLB.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  7. ^ "2017 Player Pitching Game Log". Baseball-reference. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Henry Omana Latest Transactions". MiLB.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  9. ^ "STOMPERS PROMOTE HENRY OMAÑA TO BRAVOS DE LEÓN". Stompers Baseball. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". July 2020.
  11. ^ "Tecos pitcher hands out tacos instead of strikeouts during pandemic". Laredo Morning Times. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Tecolotes Dos Laredos pitcher Henry Omana confident in starting ability". Laredo Morning Times. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  13. ^ "2021 Transactions". Frontier League. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Quebec Capitales Win Frontier League Championship". flobaseball.tv. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  15. ^ "2022 Transactions". Frontier League. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  16. ^ "GATEWAY'S PETER ZIMMERMAN WINS PLAYER OF THE WEEK, THUNDERBOLTS HENRY OMANA WINS PITCHER OF THE WEEK". Windy City Thunderbolts. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Omana and Christman Selected to Frontier League All-Star Game in the Chicago Southland". Windy City Thunderbolts. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Bienvenido Henry a tu nuevo hogar 🏟️ El serpentinero diestro será parte del departamento de pitcheo ⚾️#SomosOlmecas👊🏽⚾️". twitter.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  19. ^ "Olmecs: Jorge Bonifacio and Henry Omaña arrive in Tabasco". MiLB.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  20. ^ "Henry Omaña joins the rapacious import". aguilas.com. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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