Eddie O'Brien
Born: 12/11/1930 in South Amboy, NJ, USA
Died: 2/21/2014 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-04-25 | Final Game: 1958-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Edward Joseph O'Brien
Biography
Eddie O'Brien was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1958. Throughout his career, he made a modest but memorable impact on the game, showcasing his skills as a reliable arm during a time when the sport was beginning to evolve from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. O'Brien finished his career with a record of 1-0, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, and recorded a total of 11 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to navigate challenging hitters while contributing to his team's efforts on the mound.
O'Brien's playing style was characterized by a solid understanding of pitching mechanics and a strategic approach to facing batters. Despite not amassing a large number of wins or saves, his contributions were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the strategies of the game were shifting, and his presence on the roster reflected the depth of talent within the league. Although he may not be a household name, Eddie O'Brien's dedication and performance in the 1950s left a lasting impression on those who followed the game during his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2.19 | 49.5 |
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 554 | 64 | 131 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 37 | 45 | 0.236 | 0.288 | 0.269 | 0.557 | -2316.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 89 | 261 | 21 | 62 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 30 | 0.238 | -1103.7 |
| 1955 | PIT | NL | 75 | 236 | 26 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 0.233 | -1034.4 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 63 | 53 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.264 | -178.0 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 11 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 62 | 56 | 134 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 108 | 19 | 161 | 264 | 26 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | SS | 81 | 0 | 122 | 207 | 23 | 39 |
| 1955 | PIT | 3B | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | PIT | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | PIT | OF | 56 | 56 | 132 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | SS | 23 | 17 | 35 | 53 | 2 | 14 |
| 1956 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | PIT | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 108 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 57 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | Seattle | WA | 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |