Henry Omana

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).

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+2⁄3 innings pitched. In 2014, Omana utilized a redshirt. In 2015, Omana made seven relief appearances totaling 5+1⁄3 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+1⁄3 innings. Omana also led the team with 94 strikeouts and two complete games.^[5]

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]

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]

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]

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+2⁄3 innings he had 39 strikeouts.^[12]

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

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]

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+2⁄3 innings pitched with 46 strikeouts. Omana also had a career best .76 ERA.^[17]

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]

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

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