| Henry Omana | |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Team: | Olmecas de Tabasco |
| Number: | 22 |
| Birth Date: | 3 May 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Walnut, California, U.S. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Stat1label: | Win–loss record |
| Stat2label: | Earned run average |
| Stat3label: | Strikeouts |
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 6feet and .
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 innings pitched. In 2014, Omana utilized a redshirt. In 2015, Omana made seven relief appearances totaling 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 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 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 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]