Ed Olwine
Born: 5/28/1958 in Greenville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-06-02 | Final Game: 1988-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Edward R. Olwine
Biography
Ed Olwine was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1986 and 1988. Primarily a position player, Olwine played a total of 80 games during his brief career. He is perhaps best remembered for his remarkable batting average of .333, an impressive feat that highlighted his potential as a hitter during a time when offensive production varied widely across the league.
Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Olwine recorded 1 hit and did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. He also did not register any stolen bases throughout his career. Olwine's time in the major leagues coincided with a transitional period for baseball, as the game was evolving with the emergence of power hitters and faster styles of play. While his career may not have been lengthy, Olwine's ability to maintain a high batting average in such a competitive environment marks him as a unique figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 89.7 | 82 | 45 | 13 | 29 | 54 | 4.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 3.40 | 309.8 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 5.01 | -547.8 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 6.75 | -978.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 16 | 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 | 80 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ATL | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ATL | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 80 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $79,000 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | $70,000 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $209,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | Morehead | KY | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |