Curly Ogden
Born: 1/24/1901 in Ogden, PA, USA
Died: 8/6/1964 in Upland, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-07-18 | Final Game: 1926-07-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Warren Harvey Ogden
Biography
Curly Ogden was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. Born in 1901, Ogden's career spanned from 1922 to 1926, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 18-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level despite the evolving nature of the sport.
Ogden struck out a total of 88 batters during his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not record any saves throughout his career. His contributions on the mound were significant in an era where pitching was becoming increasingly specialized and competitive. While Ogden may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his role in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 19 | 93 | 38 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 377.7 | 378 | 159 | 13 | 186 | 88 | 3.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 1 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 | 59 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 3.11 | -1262.3 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 63 | 29 | 32 | 14 | 5.63 | -1366.4 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3.55 | -407.4 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 9 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 108.0 | 83 | 33 | 51 | 23 | 2.75 | - |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 45 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 4.50 | - |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 4 | 4 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 114 | 46 | 45 | 21 | 4.30 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 135 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.244 | 0.255 | 0.281 | 0.537 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 17 | 29 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 19 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.277 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 17 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 22 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | WS1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | WS1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 93 | 0 | 24 | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | P | 15 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHA | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | P | 16 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | WS1 | P | 22 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 93 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore | PA | 1919, 1920, 1922 |