Will Ohman
Born: 8/13/1977 in Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany
MLB Debut: 2000-09-19 | Final Game: 2012-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: William McDaniel Ohman
Biography
Will Ohman, born in 1977, was a left-handed pitcher who had a professional baseball career spanning from 2000 to 2012. He played in the Major Leagues for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Baltimore Orioles. Ohman was known for his effectiveness as a reliever, especially in high-leverage situations, utilizing his deceptive delivery and sharp breaking pitches to challenge hitters. His career was marked by his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing with a total of 336 during his time on the mound.
Throughout his career, Ohman compiled a win-loss record of 12-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28. While he was not primarily known for accumulating saves, he secured 3 in his career, showcasing his versatility in different roles within a pitching staff. Ohman's contributions to his teams during the early 2000s came at a time when relief pitching was becoming increasingly specialized, and his presence in the bullpen was a key asset for several franchises looking to bolster their pitching depth. After retiring in 2012, Ohman left a legacy as a reliable left-handed option in the majors.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 16 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 353.0 | 322 | 168 | 42 | 159 | 336 | 4.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8.10 | - |
| 2001 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 7.71 | - |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 32 | 14 | 24 | 45 | 2.91 | - |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 51 | 30 | 34 | 74 | 4.13 | - |
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 2 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.3 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 4.95 | - |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 4 | 1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.7 | 51 | 24 | 22 | 53 | 3.68 | 1718.5 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.3 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5.84 | - |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 30 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 3.30 | -200.7 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 3.00 | - |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 1 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 53 | 25 | 17 | 54 | 4.22 | - |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 13 | 6.41 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.500 | 0.400 | 0.900 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHC | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 78 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 32 | 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 | 483 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHN | P | 69 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | P | 78 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHN | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | ATL | P | 83 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | P | 51 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CHA | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHA | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 483 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $1,350,000 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $610,000 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | $305,000 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | $203,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,968,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1997, 1998 |