Oscar Graham
Born: 7/20/1878 in Plattsmouth, NE, USA
Died: 10/15/1931 in Moline, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-13 | Final Game: 1907-08-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Oscar Marion Graham
Biography
Oscar Graham was born in 1878 and had a brief but notable career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1907. Throughout his time in the league, he played for a single season, finishing with a record of 4 wins and 9 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.98, showcasing his ability to keep runs relatively low during a period when offensive production was on the rise. Graham recorded a total of 44 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to overpower batters at times, although he did not register any saves during his career.
Graham's playing era was marked by a transition in the game, as the early 20th century saw the gradual decline of the deadball era and the emergence of more offensive strategies. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, his contributions as a pitcher are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics of the sport during a formative period. After his retirement, Oscar Graham's legacy continued to resonate as part of the evolving story of baseball and its players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 116 | 46 | 3 | 29 | 44 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 4 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 116 | 46 | 29 | 44 | 3.98 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.229 | 0.275 | 0.396 | 0.670 | 37.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 26 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0.229 | 37.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 20 | 14 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WS1 | P | 20 | 14 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
| Center Field | 2 |