Ossie Orwoll
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1929)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 174 lb
- Died
- 5/8/1967 in Decorah, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-04-13
- Last Game
- 1929-08-21
Full name: Oswald Christian Orwoll
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 136.0 | 142 | 70 | 13 | 56 | 65 | 4.63 | -1627.6 |
Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 6.1% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 6 | 5 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 106.0 | 110 | 54 | 50 | 53 | 4.58 | 4.13 (-11%) | -769.6 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4.80 | 4.60 (-4%) | -857.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 7 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 136.0 | 142 | 70 | 56 | 65 | 4.63 | — | -1,628 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 221 | 34 | 65 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 18 | 35 | .294 | .347 | .389 | .736 | -35 |
Career AVG .294 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .736 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 64 | 170 | 28 | 52 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 24 | .306 | .280 (+9%) | .342 (+7%) | .395 (+3%) | .737 (+5%) | 146.0 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 30 | 51 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .255 | .289 (-12%) | .353 (-20%) | .415 (-20%) | .769 (-20%) | -181.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 94 | 221 | 34 | 65 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 18 | 35 | .294 | — | — | — | — | -35 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (133 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 93 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 12 | .312 |
| Away | 54 | 128 | 18 | 36 | 0 | 16 | .281 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 70.2 | 63 | 27 | 28 | 36 | 3.44 |
| Away | 23 | 65.0 | 79 | 43 | 29 | 30 | 5.95 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-21 | PHA | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-11 | PHA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-07 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929-08-03 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-23 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-21 | PHA | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-15 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-13 | PHA | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-13 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929-07-12 | PHA | SLA | W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-21 | PHA | SLA | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-11 | PHA | DET | L | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929-08-07 | PHA | NYY | — | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1929-06-16 | PHA | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-07 | PHA | SLA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-04 | PHA | DET | — | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 1929-05-23 | PHA | MIN | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-05-22 | PHA | BOS | SV | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929-05-18 | PHA | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-15 | PHA | DET | — | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 34 | 0 | 322 | 21 | 6 | 32 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 39 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | 1B | 34 | 0 | 322 | 21 | 6 | 32 |
| 1928 | PHA | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
| First Base | 34 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | Decorah | IA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ossie Orwoll
- What years did Ossie Orwoll play?
- Ossie Orwoll played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929.
- Was Ossie Orwoll a pitcher?
- Yes. Ossie Orwoll pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ossie Orwoll hit?
- Ossie Orwoll hit 0 career home runs with 65 hits.