Bill O'Hara
Born: 8/14/1881 in Toronto, ON, CAN
Died: 6/13/1931 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-15 | Final Game: 1910-05-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Alexander O'Hara
Biography
Bill O'Hara was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played primarily as a position player from 1909 until his final game on May 8, 1910. During his brief Major League career, he appeared in 124 games, showcasing his skills on the field during a time when baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-driven game. O'Hara made his mark as a versatile player, accumulating 88 hits, including one home run, and driving in 32 runs, while also demonstrating notable speed on the bases with 31 stolen bases.
O'Hara's batting average settled at .232, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this transitional period in baseball history. His ability to steal bases was a key aspect of his playing style, contributing to the small-ball tactics that characterized the era. Although his career was relatively short, O'Hara's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse talents that populated the sport in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 380 | 49 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 31 | 42 | 43 | 0.232 | 0.311 | 0.279 | 0.590 | -22.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 115 | 360 | 48 | 85 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 31 | 41 | 40 | 0.236 | -22.5 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 9 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 115 | 101 | 209 | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | NY1 | OF | 111 | 97 | 202 | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| 1910 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | OF | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 95 |
| Right Field | 11 |