Oscar Stanage
Born: 3/17/1883 in Tulare, CA, USA
Died: 11/11/1964 in Highland Park, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-05-19 | Final Game: 1925-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Oscar Harland Stanage
Biography
Oscar Stanage was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who had a career spanning from 1906 until his retirement in 1925. Known primarily as a position player, Stanage appeared in 1,096 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made significant contributions to his teams, accumulating 819 hits, 8 home runs, and 321 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .234. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 30 stolen bases, reflecting the increasingly dynamic style of play that characterized the era.
Stanage played in a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. His resilience and versatility on the field allowed him to adapt to the changing game, contributing to the teams he played for with both his defensive capabilities and his ability to get on base. While he may not have been a household name, Stanage's role in the early 20th century baseball landscape is a testament to the dedication and skill of players during an important era of the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1096 | 3503 | 248 | 819 | 123 | 34 | 8 | 321 | 30 | 219 | 330 | 0.234 | 0.284 | 0.295 | 0.579 | -8350.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 77 | 252 | 17 | 66 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 0.262 | 48.7 |
| 1910 | DET | AL | 88 | 275 | 24 | 57 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 35 | 0.207 | -735.7 |
| 1911 | DET | AL | 141 | 503 | 45 | 133 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 51 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0.264 | -1031.0 |
| 1912 | DET | AL | 121 | 394 | 35 | 103 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0.261 | -641.6 |
| 1913 | DET | AL | 80 | 241 | 19 | 54 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 35 | 0.224 | -532.8 |
| 1914 | DET | AL | 122 | 400 | 16 | 77 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 24 | 58 | 0.193 | -2114.6 |
| 1915 | DET | AL | 100 | 300 | 27 | 67 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 20 | 41 | 0.223 | -837.2 |
| 1916 | DET | AL | 94 | 291 | 16 | 69 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 17 | 48 | 0.237 | -344.1 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 99 | 297 | 19 | 61 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 20 | 35 | 0.205 | -923.6 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 54 | 186 | 9 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 0.253 | -268.9 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 38 | 120 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.242 | -170.5 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 78 | 238 | 12 | 55 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0.231 | -799.0 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS | DET | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| C | 1074 | 157 | 4276 | 1381 | 229 | 107 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CIN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | DET | C | 77 | 74 | 324 | 80 | 15 | 12 |
| 1910 | DET | C | 84 | 83 | 344 | 148 | 25 | 6 |
| 1911 | DET | C | 141 | 0 | 599 | 212 | 41 | 13 |
| 1912 | DET | C | 120 | 0 | 440 | 168 | 32 | 14 |
| 1913 | DET | C | 77 | 0 | 277 | 106 | 16 | 6 |
| 1914 | DET | C | 122 | 0 | 532 | 190 | 30 | 11 |
| 1915 | DET | C | 100 | 0 | 395 | 111 | 19 | 0 |
| 1916 | DET | C | 94 | 0 | 392 | 110 | 16 | 11 |
| 1917 | DET | C | 95 | 0 | 385 | 88 | 11 | 13 |
| 1918 | DET | C | 47 | 0 | 188 | 54 | 5 | 9 |
| 1918 | DET | 1B | 5 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | DET | C | 36 | 0 | 149 | 39 | 5 | 8 |
| 1919 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | DET | C | 77 | 0 | 248 | 75 | 14 | 4 |
| 1925 | DET | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1074 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C1 |
| 1911 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C3 |