Ozzie Van Brabant
Born: 9/28/1926 in Kingsville, ON, CAN
Died: 8/18/2018 in La Jolla, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1955-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Camille Oscar Van Brabant
Biography
Ozzie Van Brabant was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1954 to 1955. Van Brabant made a notable entry into the league, participating in a total of 11 games. While his time on the field was limited, he demonstrated tenacity and skill, which were hallmarks of players from that era, often marked by fierce competition and evolving playing styles.
Throughout his career, Van Brabant recorded 1 hit, concluding his time in the majors with a batting average of 0.2. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence in the game during the mid-1950s contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his generation. Van Brabant's journey in baseball underscores the importance of perseverance in the sport, even as many athletes strive for greater recognition and success.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 7.85 | 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 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 35 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 7.09 | -905.7 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.429 | 0.200 | 0.629 | 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 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | P | 9 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |