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 |
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 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.