Tiny Osborne
Born: 4/9/1893 in Porterdale, GA, USA
Died: 1/5/1969 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1925-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Earnest Preston Osborne
Biography
Tiny Osborne was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1925. Born in 1893, he made a name for himself during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over his four-year career, Osborne recorded a win-loss record of 31-40 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 263 strikeouts, complemented by six saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher.
Osborne's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the league during the 1920s, where pitchers faced the challenge of adapting to the increasing power of hitters. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. Osborne's career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped baseball during this pivotal era, paving the way for future generations in a sport that continues to evolve.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 40 | 142 | 74 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 646.0 | 693 | 339 | 31 | 315 | 263 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 9 | 5 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 184.0 | 183 | 92 | 95 | 81 | 4.50 | - |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 8 | 15 | 37 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 179.7 | 174 | 91 | 89 | 69 | 4.56 | - |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 6 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 104.3 | 123 | 59 | 54 | 52 | 5.09 | 562.6 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 | - |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 8 | 15 | 41 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 175.0 | 210 | 96 | 75 | 59 | 4.94 | -587.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 220 | 14 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 59 | 0.200 | 0.221 | 0.232 | 0.453 | -1410.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 41 | 67 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0.134 | -701.3 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 37 | 60 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.200 | -439.8 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 21 | 36 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 41 | 57 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.246 | -269.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 142 | 0 | 11 | 120 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHN | P | 41 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | CHN | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | BRO | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | P | 41 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 142 |