Will Ohman, baseball player, 2000-2012

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

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

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

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