Ossie Orwoll
Born: 11/17/1900 in Portland, OR, USA
Died: 5/8/1967 in Decorah, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1929-08-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Oswald Christian Orwoll
Biography
Ossie Orwoll, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1928 to 1929. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Orwoll's contributions to the game included a career record of 6-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63, which reflects the challenges pitchers faced during this evolving time in baseball history.
Over the course of his brief career, Orwoll showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating 65 strikeouts and recording 3 saves. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively short, his presence contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history during the late 1920s, a period marked by both innovation and the emergence of iconic players who would define the sport for generations to come.
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 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 6 | 5 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 106.0 | 110 | 54 | 50 | 53 | 4.58 | -603.2 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4.80 | -820.2 |
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 | 0.294 | 0.347 | 0.389 | 0.736 | -59.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 64 | 170 | 28 | 52 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 24 | 0.306 | 132.8 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 30 | 51 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.255 | -191.8 |
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 | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | PHA | 1B | 34 | 0 | 322 | 21 | 6 | 32 |
| 1929 | PHA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | PHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |