Bill Oster
Born: 1/2/1933 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 6/6/2020 in Centerport, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-08-23 | Final Game: 1954-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: William Charles Oster
Biography
Bill Oster was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1954 season. His career, which spanned from August 23 to September 25 of that year, is remembered for its limited duration but also for the promise he showed as a position player. Over the course of 8 games, Oster achieved a batting average of .333, collecting 1 hit, and demonstrating his potential in the competitive landscape of the mid-1950s MLB.
Oster's time in the league came during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, as teams began to adopt new strategies and player development techniques. Although his career stats reflect a very short stint in professional baseball, his .333 batting average indicates a capability that could have flourished under different circumstances. Oster's legacy, while modest, serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball, even if their careers were not extensively documented or prolonged.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 6.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 6.32 | -715.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York | NY | 1953 |