Ollie Byrd
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Ollie Byrd was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Giants. In 27 career games, he hit .232 with 19 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 82 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .232 | .276 | .280 | .556 | -323 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | COG | NNL | 27 | 82 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .232 | .286 (-19%) | .344 (-20%) | .395 (-29%) | .739 (-25%) | -323.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 27 | 82 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -323 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ollie Byrd
- Was Ollie Byrd a pitcher?
- No. Ollie Byrd was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ollie Byrd hit?
- Ollie Byrd hit 1 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Ollie Byrd's career batting average?
- Ollie Byrd batted .232 over his career, with 19 hits in 82 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ollie Byrd have?
- Ollie Byrd drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Ollie Byrd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ollie Byrd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ollie Byrd play for?
- Ollie Byrd played for the Chicago Giants.