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

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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 — 20.5% 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
1922	DET	AL	7	6	37	15	5	0	3	137.0	147	69	40	52	4.53	4.18 (-8%)	-698.6
1923	DET	AL	1	1	17	2	1	0	0	41.3	42	29	17	12	6.31	4.03 (-57%)	-345.9

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 — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 45.8% 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
1922	DET	AL	39	39	1	7	2	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	DET	AL	17	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

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

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	DET	P	37	0	8	36	1	2
1923	DET	P	17	0	1	6	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	54