Oddibe McDowell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1994)
Oddibe McDowell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1994 for the Texas Rangers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 10 seasons. In 830 career games, he hit .253 with 715 hits, 74 home runs, and 266 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 414.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-05-19
- Last Game
- 1994-08-10
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 2,829 | 458 | 715 | 125 | 28 | 74 | 266 | 169 | 294 | 550 | .253 | .323 | .395 | .718 | 414 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 111 | 406 | 63 | 97 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 85 | .239 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-6%) | .390 (+10%) | .714 (+3%) | 147.2 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 154 | 572 | 105 | 152 | 24 | 7 | 18 | 49 | 33 | 65 | 112 | .266 | .257 (+3%) | .325 (+5%) | .395 (+8%) | .720 (+6%) | 773.9 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 128 | 407 | 65 | 98 | 26 | 4 | 14 | 52 | 24 | 51 | 99 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .331 (-2%) | .415 (+3%) | .746 (+1%) | 24.4 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 120 | 437 | 55 | 108 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 33 | 41 | 89 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .317 (-2%) | .377 (-6%) | .695 (-4%) | -299.8 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 69 | 239 | 33 | 53 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 25 | 36 | .222 | .254 (-13%) | .319 (-7%) | .375 (-21%) | .694 (-15%) | -511.7 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 76 | 280 | 56 | 85 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 37 | .304 | .254 (+19%) | .319 (+14%) | .375 (+26%) | .694 (+20%) | -511.7 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 113 | 305 | 47 | 74 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 53 | .243 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (-9%) | .385 (-7%) | .710 (-8%) | -404.5 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 59 | 183 | 34 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 39 | .262 | .269 (-3%) | .338 (+5%) | .424 (-25%) | .763 (-12%) | -296.1 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 830 | 2,829 | 458 | 715 | 125 | 28 | 74 | 266 | 169 | 294 | 550 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -1,078 | ||
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
View full game log (830 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 418 | 1386 | 246 | 368 | 35 | 138 | .266 |
| Away | 412 | 1443 | 212 | 347 | 39 | 128 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-10 | TEX | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-09 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-07 | TEX | OAK | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-08-03 | TEX | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-02 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-30 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-29 | TEX | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-27 | TEX | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-07-26 | TEX | MIN | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 746 | 683 | 1687 | 40 | 22 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | OF | 103 | 98 | 282 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | TEX | OF | 148 | 136 | 325 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | TEX | OF | 125 | 106 | 263 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | TEX | OF | 113 | 103 | 267 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | CLE | OF | 64 | 61 | 124 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | ATL | OF | 68 | 66 | 179 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | OF | 72 | 69 | 134 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | OF | 53 | 44 | 113 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 75 |
| Center Field | 648 |
| Right Field | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Player of the Week | Week of 1986-06-06 |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-07-26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $690,000 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $375,000 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | $250,000 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | $135,000 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,510,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1983, 1984 |
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1981, 1982 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 25.0 | 140 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Oddibe McDowell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Oddibe McDowell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Oddibe McDowell debuted on May 19, 1985 and played a final game on August 10, 1994. The team column moves through the Texas Rangers (1985 through 1994), the Cleveland Indians (1989), and the Atlanta Braves (1989 through 1990). Born on August 25, 1962, in Hollywood, FL, USA, McDowell is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. McDowell's listed size is 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame.
In 830 games and 2,829 at bats, McDowell batted .253 with 715 hits, adding 74 homers, 266 RBI, and 169 stolen bases. McDowell got on base at a .323 rate and slugged .395 (.718 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, McDowell's .253 average was near the norm. 1985 was McDowell's biggest home run year, with 18. McDowell collected a career-high 152 hits in 1986. The RBI column peaks at 52 in 1987. The Lg AVG column puts McDowell's 1986 at .266 against .257, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oddibe McDowell
- What years did Oddibe McDowell play?
- Oddibe McDowell played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1994.
- Was Oddibe McDowell a pitcher?
- No. Oddibe McDowell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Oddibe McDowell hit?
- Oddibe McDowell hit 74 career home runs with 715 hits.
- What was Oddibe McDowell's career batting average?
- Oddibe McDowell batted .253 over his career, with 715 hits in 2,829 at bats.
- How many RBI did Oddibe McDowell have?
- Oddibe McDowell drove in 266 runs in his career.
- Is Oddibe McDowell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oddibe McDowell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.