Hank Olmsted

Born: 1/12/1879 in Sac Bay, MI, USA

Died: 1/6/1969 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-07-15 | Final Game: 1905-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 147 lbs

Full name: Henry Theodore Olmsted

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Biography

Hank Olmsted was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1907. Born in 1879, Olmsted made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his brief career, he played in a total of four Major League games, finishing with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.24. His performance on the mound included a total of 6 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge opposing hitters, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Olmsted's playing style reflected the pitching techniques of his era, where strategy and control were paramount. While his career in the Major Leagues was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for during this formative period of baseball history remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	3	3	3	0	0	25.0	18	9	0	12	6	3.24	0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 14.9% worse 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
1905	BOS	AL	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	25.0	18	9	12	6	3.24	2.82 (-15%)	-418.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125	0.222	0.125	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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
1905	BOS	AL	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	3	3	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	BOS	P	3	3	3	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3