Denny O'Toole
Born: 3/13/1949 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1973-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Dennis Joseph O'Toole
Biography
Denny O'Toole, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1969 to 1973. During his brief career, he appeared in 15 games as a position player. O'Toole's time in the big leagues was marked by challenges, as he finished his career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite these statistics, his journey through professional baseball reflects the often unpredictable nature of the sport, where many talented players face significant obstacles on their path to success.
O'Toole's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the late stages of the deadball era and the shift towards a more power-oriented game in the early 1970s. While he may not have achieved statistical success on the field, his experience in the Major Leagues places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. O'Toole's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who pursue their dreams, often facing the harsh realities of competition and performance at the highest levels of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 43 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6.75 | - |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.70 | - |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.40 | - |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 5.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |