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 sportโs 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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | AL | 7 | 6 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 137.0 | 147 | 69 | 40 | 52 | 4.53 | -450.8 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 6.31 | -287.3 |
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |