Dan Osinski
Born: 11/17/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 9/13/2013 in Sun City, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-11 | Final Game: 1970-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Daniel Osinski
Biography
Dan Osinski was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1970. Born in 1933, he made a name for himself during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-focused game. Osinski compiled a career record of 29-28, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level over nearly a decade in the league. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.34 reflected his skill in limiting opposing teams' scoring, while his 400 strikeouts demonstrated his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher.
Osinski's career included a total of 18 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. He contributed to the teams he played for with his solid pitching and reliable performances in high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Osinski's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history solidified his place as a respected player in the annals of the sport. His journey through the late 1960s exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during a time when the balance of power was shifting in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 28 | 324 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 589.7 | 556 | 219 | 47 | 264 | 400 | 3.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 17.36 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 6 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 54.3 | 45 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 2.82 | 801.4 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 8 | 8 | 47 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 159.3 | 145 | 58 | 80 | 100 | 3.28 | -2191.2 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 93.0 | 87 | 36 | 39 | 88 | 3.48 | 1012.2 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 0 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 83.0 | 81 | 26 | 40 | 54 | 2.82 | - |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 67.3 | 68 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 3.61 | -962.1 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63.7 | 61 | 18 | 14 | 38 | 2.54 | 447.5 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60.7 | 56 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 3.56 | - |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 98 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.122 | 0.155 | 0.133 | 0.288 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 33 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 47 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 47 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 61 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 44 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 34 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | WS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | WS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 324 | 21 | 30 | 100 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | KC1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | LAA | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | P | 47 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1964 | LAA | P | 47 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | ML1 | P | 61 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | BOS | P | 44 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 51 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | HOU | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 324 |