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Héctor Olivera (born 5 April 1931) is an Argentine film director, producer and screenwriter. Olivera worked mainly in the cinema of Argentina, but also has directed or contributed to several films made for the United States market. [1]
Héctor Emilio Olivera (Olivos, provincia de Buenos Aires; 5 de abril de 1931) es un productor, guionista y director de cine argentino. Es uno de los cineastas más reconocidos de su generación en particular y del cine de su país en general.
- Cuban Career
- Defection from Cuba
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves
- San Diego Padres
- Sugar Land Skeeters
Olivera played for the Santiago de Cuba team in the Cuban National Series from 2003 through 2014 and hit .323 with 96 home runs and 433 runs batted in for them.He missed the entire 2012–13 season due to a blood disorder, which also limited him defensively during the 2013–14 season. In addition, he played for the Cuba national baseball team at the 2...
Olivera defected from Cuba in September 2014 to pursue a career in Major League Baseball, establishing his residence in Haiti. His potential drew many scouts to his showcase in the Dominican Republic, where he was said to be in good physical condition with a quick bat and above-average power.
On March 24, 2015, he agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for six years and $62.5 million, including a $28 million signing bonus. His contract also reportedly included a clause that would allow the Dodgers to add on a seventh year for $1 million if Olivera required Tommy John surgery.This clause was the result of several MRIs that showed Ol...
On July 30, 2015, in a three-team trade, the Atlanta Braves acquired Olivera, Paco Rodriguez, minor-league pitcher Zachary Bird and a competitive balance draft pick for the 2016 MLB Draft, while the Dodgers acquired Mat Latos, Michael Morse, Bronson Arroyo, Alex Wood, Jim Johnson, Luis Avilán and José Peraza, and the Miami Marlins acquired minor-le...
On July 30, 2016, the Braves traded Olivera to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Matt Kemp and cash considerations. Upon the completion of his MLB suspension, the Padres designated Olivera for assignment on August 2.On August 9, 2016, Olivera was released.
On May 30, 2017, Olivera signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.On November 1, 2017, he became a free agent and retired from professional baseball at age 32.
Héctor Olivera was born on 5 April 1931 in Olivos, Vicente López, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a producer and director, known for Funny Dirty Little War (1983), Rebellion in Patagonia (1974) and Ay Juancito (2004).
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Since entering the Buenos Aires Conservatory as a child prodigy at age six, Maestro Hector Olivera has become one of the most sought-after and revered international concert organists of the present time. ‘The Times-Reporter’, describes an evening with Mr. Olivera as:
Full Name: Hector Olivera Bats: Right Throws: Right M.L. Service: 0.034 Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Born: 4/5/85, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba Acquired: Acquired by the Braves in a three-team trade with Los Angeles (NL) and Miami on July 30, 2015. Contract Status: Signed through 2020.
Héctor Olivera may refer to: Héctor Olivera (film director) (born 1931), Argentine film director, producer and screenwriter. Héctor Olivera (baseball) (born 1985), Cuban baseball player.
