Garrett Olson
Born: 10/18/1983 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-07-04 | Final Game: 2012-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Garrett Andrew Olson
Biography
Garrett Olson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 until 2012. Primarily known for his left-handed pitching, Olson made his debut on July 4, 2007, and showcased his talents with several teams over the course of his career. He concluded his time in the league on August 8, 2012. Throughout his career, Olson recorded a win-loss record of 14-22, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.26, and accumulated 193 strikeouts. He also notched one save, demonstrating his capability as a versatile pitcher.
Olson's career unfolded during a time when baseball was witnessing a shift in pitching styles and strategies, as teams increasingly emphasized analytics and specialized roles in their bullpens. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Olson's perseverance and dedication to the game highlighted the journey of pitchers striving to establish themselves in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistical impact, reflected the broader narrative of players navigating the complexities of the sport during this era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 104 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 287.7 | 336 | 200 | 46 | 143 | 193 | 6.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 42 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 7.79 | -1160.6 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 9 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.7 | 168 | 98 | 62 | 83 | 6.65 | -2745.2 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 3 | 5 | 31 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 79 | 50 | 34 | 47 | 5.60 | -4285.1 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.7 | 42 | 19 | 15 | 31 | 4.54 | -587.1 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2.08 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 108.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.143 | 0.167 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 104 | 44 | 12 | 25 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | P | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 26 | 26 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 31 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $430,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $430,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | 2003, 2004, 2005 |