Eddie O'Meara, baseball player, 1895-1896

Eddie O'Meara

Born: 12/12/1872 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/16/1902 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-29 | Final Game: 1896-07-22

Bats: R

Full name: Thomas Edward O'Meara

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Biography

Eddie O'Meara was a professional baseball player born in 1872 who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. O'Meara's career spanned from 1895 to 1896, during which he primarily contributed as a position player. He appeared in a total of 13 games, where he recorded 5 hits, leading to a batting average of .147. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field reflected the challenges and dynamics of a game that was evolving in both style and strategy. O'Meara's time in Major League Baseball was brief, lasting just over a year, but he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future players. His career coincided with significant developments in the sport, including the establishment of the American League and the growing popularity of baseball as America’s pastime. While his statistical contributions may seem modest, they represent the struggles and aspirations of players in an era when the sport was still finding its identity. O'Meara's legacy, like many of his contemporaries, serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 34 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 7 0.147 0.275 0.147 0.422 0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .147 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1895 CL4 NL 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1896 CL4 NL 12 33 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 0.152 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
C 10 0 26 7 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 CL4 C 1 0 0 1 1 0
1896 CL4 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1896 CL4 C 9 0 26 6 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
First Base 1