Ossie France

Born: 10/4/1858 in Greensburg, OH, USA

Died: 5/2/1947 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-14 | Final Game: 1890-07-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Osman Beverly France

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Biography

Ossie France, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the sport's early history. He played in a single game on July 14, 1890, showcasing the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during a time when the game was rapidly evolving. Though his playing career was short-lived, France's participation in Major League Baseball placed him among a select group of early players who contributed to the foundation of the sport. In his lone appearance, France recorded no hits, no runs batted in, and finished with a batting average of 0.0, reflecting the daunting challenges faced by players during the late 19th century. This period, known for its transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles that would follow, was marked by significant changes in rules, player training, and fan engagement. While Ossie France may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his presence in the game serves as a reminder of the many individuals who shaped baseball's rich history, often without the recognition that more prominent players received.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	3	3	0	2	0	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 247.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	3	3	2	0	13.50	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1