Ollie Fuhrman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922)
Ollie Fuhrman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1922 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 6 career games, he hit .333 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1969 in Peoria, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-13
- Last Game
- 1922-05-12
Full name: Alfred George Fuhrman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .500 | .833 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +12.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-05-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-05-08 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-04-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-04-25 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-04-24 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-04-20 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-04-13 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
Ollie Fuhrman: the record in brief
Ollie Fuhrman's major league career runs from a debut on April 13, 1922 to a final game on May 12, 1922. Fuhrman spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Athletics. At 5'11" and 185 pounds, Fuhrman is listed as a catcher. The bio says Fuhrman batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is July 20, 1896, in Jordan, MN, USA. The bio records the death on January 11, 1969, in Peoria, IL, USA. The given name on file is Alfred George Fuhrman.
Across 6 games at the plate, Fuhrman's career line reads 2 hits in 6 at bats for a .333 average. Set against a .285 league average for the same years, Fuhrman's .333 average sits 16.8% above it. The season table holds a single row: 1922 with the Philadelphia Athletics, 6 games, 6 at bats and 2 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Fuhrman, 3 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ollie Fuhrman
- Was Ollie Fuhrman a pitcher?
- No. Ollie Fuhrman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ollie Fuhrman hit?
- Ollie Fuhrman hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Ollie Fuhrman play for?
- Ollie Fuhrman played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1922).
- What were Ollie Fuhrman's career stats?
- In 6 games, Ollie Fuhrman had 2 hits and 1 runs, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Ollie Fuhrman play?
- Ollie Fuhrman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ollie Fuhrman and how much did he weigh?
- Ollie Fuhrman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Ollie Fuhrman's career batting average?
- Ollie Fuhrman batted .333 over his career, with 2 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Ollie Fuhrman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ollie Fuhrman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.