Ole Olsen, baseball player, 1922-1923

Ole Olsen

Born: 9/12/1894 in South Norwalk, CT, USA

Died: 9/12/1980 in Norwalk, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1923-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Arthur Ole Olsen

Biography

Ole Olsen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1923. Born in 1894, he played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that followed the deadball era, characterized by a shift towards more offensive play. Throughout his time in the league, Olsen compiled a win-loss record of 8-7 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. He recorded 64 strikeouts and was credited with 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute as both a starter and a reliever. Olsen's playing style reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 1920s, a time when pitchers were beginning to focus more on strikeouts as a means to dominate hitters. Although his career was relatively brief, his contributions on the mound during this era provided a foundation for the future generations of pitchers who would further revolutionize the game. After retiring from professional baseball, Olsen remained a part of the sport’s rich history, representing an era of change and development in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 7 54 17 6 0 3 178.3 189 98 9 57 64 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons β€” 20.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 47 1 8 2 0 0 3 0 1 8 0.170 0.188 0.213 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons β€” 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons β€” 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons β€” 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons β€” 45.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 54 0 9 42 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54