Pete O'Brien

Born: 6/16/1867 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/30/1937 in York, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-02 | Final Game: 1890-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Peter James O'Brien

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Biography

Pete O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1867, whose career spanned from 1887 to 1890. Primarily serving as a position player, O'Brien played a total of 28 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 30 hits, showcasing a batting average of .273, which reflected his capability to make contact and contribute offensively. O'Brien demonstrated his power at the plate with 3 home runs and drove in 16 runs, underscoring his role in driving in scoring opportunities for his team. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, highlighting his all-around athleticism. O'Brien's career unfolded during the late 19th century, a transformative period in baseball history often characterized by the transition from the dead-ball era to a more offensively-oriented game. While his time in the league was relatively brief, O'Brien's contributions helped pave the way for future generations of players. His performance, while not among the most statistically prolific of his era, provided a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of the game as it began to embrace more aggressive and varied styles of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	110	15	30	7	0	3	16	4	5	12	0.273	0.304	0.418	0.723	103.1

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +16.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1887	WS8	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	CHC	NL	27	106	15	30	7	0	3	16	4	5	10	0.283	.260 (+9%)	.336 (-6%)	.351 (+24%)	.687 (+9%)	103.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	28	0	65	85	13	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	WS8	2B	1	0	0	5	2	0
1890	CHN	2B	27	0	65	80	11	11

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	28