Jack Ogden
Born: 11/5/1897 in Ogden, PA, USA
Died: 11/9/1977 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-06-22 | Final Game: 1932-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Mahlon Ogden
Biography
Jack Ogden was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early part of the 20th century, with a career spanning from 1918 to 1932. Born in 1897, Ogden made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offense began to flourish. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25 wins and 34 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he tallied 144 strikeouts, along with three saves, contributing to his team's efforts on the mound.
Ogden's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, where pitchers often battled not only their opponents but also the conditions of the game. Despite his modest win-loss record, Ogden's resilience and skill as a pitcher earned him a place in the annals of baseball history. His career, which concluded on September 9, 1932, left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who witnessed his performances, encapsulating a unique period in the evolution of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.143 | .000 | 0.143 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 16.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1929 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1929 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 34 | 123 | 57 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 528.7 | 570 | 249 | 39 | 181 | 144 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3.12 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 15 | 16 | 38 | 31 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 242.7 | 257 | 112 | 80 | 67 | 4.15 | -3663.0 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 4 | 8 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 131.3 | 154 | 72 | 44 | 32 | 4.93 | 12.8 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 4 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 89.0 | 79 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 2.93 | 72.3 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 72 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 5.21 | -630.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 170 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 0.200 | 0.232 | 0.247 | 0.479 | -510.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 38 | 85 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.200 | -510.4 |
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 34 | 45 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 23 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 27 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 123 | 0 | 33 | 93 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLA | P | 38 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| 1929 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| 1931 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 1932 | CIN | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 123 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore | PA | 1916, 1917, 1918 |