Ollie Pickering
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1908)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/20/1952 in Vincennes, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-08-09
- Last Game
- 1908-10-08
Full name: Oliver Daniel Pickering
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 886 | 3,352 | 500 | 910 | 96 | 39 | 9 | 287 | 194 | 287 | 339 | .271 | .334 | .331 | .665 | 1,468 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 45 | 165 | 28 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 11 | .303 | .290 (+4%) | .354 (-1%) | .387 (+5%) | .741 (+2%) | 27.8 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 64 | 249 | 34 | 62 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 23 | .249 | .291 (-15%) | .354 (-8%) | .387 (-23%) | .741 (-16%) | -610.0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 46 | 182 | 33 | 64 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 19 | .352 | .291 (+21%) | .354 (+11%) | .387 (+8%) | .741 (+9%) | -610.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 137 | 547 | 102 | 169 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 36 | 58 | 32 | .309 | .271 (+14%) | .326 (+17%) | .359 (+5%) | .686 (+11%) | 1420.0 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 69 | 293 | 46 | 75 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 11 | .256 | .266 (-4%) | .321 (-5%) | .343 (-8%) | .665 (-6%) | -261.8 |
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 137 | 512 | 93 | 144 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 53 | 75 | .281 | .261 (+7%) | .316 (+11%) | .345 (avg) | .662 (+5%) | 732.9 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 124 | 455 | 56 | 103 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 17 | 45 | 63 | .226 | .246 (-8%) | .300 (-1%) | .321 (-19%) | .622 (-10%) | -494.7 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 151 | 576 | 63 | 159 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 60 | 15 | 35 | 54 | .276 | .245 (+13%) | .304 (+5%) | .308 (+9%) | .613 (+7%) | 652.6 |
| 1908 | WS1 | AL | 113 | 373 | 45 | 84 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 13 | 28 | 51 | .225 | .240 (-6%) | .298 (-5%) | .306 (-8%) | .605 (-6%) | -306.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 886 | 3,352 | 500 | 910 | 96 | 39 | 9 | 287 | 194 | 287 | 339 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 550 | ||
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 (733 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 372 | 1411 | 208 | 371 | 3 | 98 | .263 |
| Away | 361 | 1346 | 200 | 365 | 3 | 86 | .271 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-08 | MIN | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-07 | MIN | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-10-06 | MIN | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1908-10-05 | MIN | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908-10-03 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-03 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-02 | MIN | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-01 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-30 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-29 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 860 | 359 | 1629 | 109 | 94 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | OF | 45 | 0 | 97 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 1897 | LS3 | OF | 63 | 0 | 135 | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| 1897 | CL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | OF | 46 | 0 | 110 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1901 | CLE | OF | 137 | 0 | 315 | 22 | 18 | 9 |
| 1902 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | CLE | OF | 64 | 0 | 138 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1903 | PHA | OF | 135 | 0 | 272 | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 1904 | PHA | OF | 121 | 118 | 217 | 13 | 15 | 2 |
| 1907 | SLA | OF | 151 | 150 | 210 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| 1908 | WS1 | OF | 98 | 91 | 135 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 616 |
| Right Field | 230 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ollie Pickering (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ollie Pickering
- What years did Ollie Pickering play?
- Ollie Pickering played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1908.
- Was Ollie Pickering a pitcher?
- No. Ollie Pickering was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ollie Pickering hit?
- Ollie Pickering hit 9 career home runs with 910 hits.