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.
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.