Pete O'Brien
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1890)
Pete O'Brien was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890 for the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. In 28 career games, he hit .273 with 30 hits, 3 home runs, and 16 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 103.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/30/1937 in York, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-08-02
- Last Game
- 1890-06-16
Full name: Peter James O'Brien
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 | .273 | .304 | .418 | .723 | 103 |
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 .723 vs. league average .695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CHN | NL | 27 | 106 | 15 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 10 | .283 | .260 (+9%) | .336 (-6%) | .351 (+24%) | .687 (+9%) | 103.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 110 | 15 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 12 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 103 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 28 |
Pete O'Brien: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pete O'Brien's first major league game on August 2, 1887; the last one listed came on June 16, 1890. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Nationals (1887) and the Chicago Colts (1890). Born on June 16, 1867, in Chicago, IL, USA, O'Brien is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. O'Brien's death is recorded on June 30, 1937, in York, IL, USA. On the record, Pete O'Brien was born Peter James O'Brien.
In 28 games and 110 at bats, O'Brien batted .273 with 30 hits, plus 3 homers and 16 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .418 give O'Brien a career OPS of .723. The .273 career average is close to the .264 the league hit across the same seasons. O'Brien collected a career-high 30 hits in 1890. In 1890, a season of regular play, O'Brien hit .283 while the league hit .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete O'Brien
- What years did Pete O'Brien play?
- Pete O'Brien played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890.
- Was Pete O'Brien a pitcher?
- No. Pete O'Brien was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pete O'Brien hit?
- Pete O'Brien hit 3 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Pete O'Brien play for?
- Pete O'Brien played for 2 teams: the Washington Nationals (1887) and the Chicago Colts (1890).
- What were Pete O'Brien's career stats?
- In 28 games, Pete O'Brien had 30 hits, 3 home runs, 16 RBI, 15 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Pete O'Brien play?
- Pete O'Brien played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete O'Brien and how much did he weigh?
- Pete O'Brien was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pete O'Brien hit each season?
- Pete O'Brien's home runs by season: 0 in 1887 and 3 in 1890. His most in one season was 3, in 1890.
- What was Pete O'Brien's career batting average?
- Pete O'Brien batted .273 over his career, with 30 hits in 110 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete O'Brien have?
- Pete O'Brien drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Pete O'Brien in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete O'Brien has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.