Ollie Sax

Born: 11/5/1904 in Branford, CT, USA

Died: 3/21/1982 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Erik Oliver Sax

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Biography

Ollie Sax was a professional baseball player born in 1904, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1920s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, participating in 16 games from April 13, 1928, to September 30, 1928. During his time in the league, Sax recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.176. Although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs and did not steal any bases, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Sax's career, while short, reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, as competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. The late 1920s marked a period of change in baseball, with the sport beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play, yet Sax's contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, were part of the larger narrative of the game. His experience in the major leagues, albeit brief, serves as a reminder of the diverse paths taken by players as they sought to leave their mark on America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	17	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	5	3	0.176	0.364	0.176	0.540	0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	SLA	AL	16	17	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	5	3	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	9	0	6	15	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	SLA	3B	9	0	6	15	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	9