Harry O'Donnell, baseball player, 1927-1927

Harry O'Donnell

Born: 4/2/1894 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/31/1958 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-30 | Final Game: 1927-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Herman O'Donnell

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Biography

Harry O'Donnell, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1927 until April 30, 1927. As a position player, O'Donnell made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 16 games during his time on the field. Despite the limited opportunities, he recorded 1 hit and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .062. His time in the league was characterized by the challenges faced by players in the late 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the sport. Although O'Donnell's statistical contributions may not have been substantial, his presence in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport. He played in an era that saw the rise of legendary figures and the beginning of significant changes in how the game was played, paving the way for future generations of players. His brief career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who graced the diamond, each contributing to the legacy of baseball in their own unique way.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 16 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.062 0.167 0.062 0.229 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 77.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.229 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 68.9% below 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
1927 PHI NL 16 16 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.062 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 16 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 PHI C 12 0 16 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12