Al Olmsted

Born: 3/18/1957 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-12 | Final Game: 1980-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alan Ray Olmsted

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Biography

Al Olmsted, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1980s. His career spanned from September 12, 1980, to October 3, 1980, during a time when the game was transitioning into an era characterized by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Olmsted showcased his skills primarily as a left-handed pitcher, contributing to his team's efforts with a notable level of effectiveness despite a brief career. Over his limited time in the majors, Olmsted recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.86. He demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 14 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his performance on the mound reflected his potential as a reliable option in the pitching rotation during his playing days. Olmsted's time in the big leagues, while short-lived, was marked by a commitment to the craft of pitching during an evolving era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	5	5	0	0	0	34.7	32	11	2	14	14	2.86	0

Career ERA 2.86 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 25.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1980	STL	NL	1	1	5	5	0	0	0	34.7	32	11	14	14	2.86	3.84 (+26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.182	0.182	0.182	0.364	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1980	STL	NL	5	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	5	2	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	SLN	P	5	5	2	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5