Ona Dodd, baseball player, 1912-1912

Ona Dodd

Born: 10/14/1886 in Springtown, TX, USA

Died: 12/17/1956 in Carter, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-26 | Final Game: 1912-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ona Melvin Dodd

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Biography

Ona Dodd was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 26 to August 14, 1912. Primarily recognized as a position player, Dodd played in just five games during his time in the league. Despite his limited appearances, he managed to contribute one run batted in (RBI). His batting statistics, however, reflected the challenges many players faced during the early 20th century, as he concluded his tenure with a batting average of 0.0 and did not record any hits or home runs. Dodd's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on player specialization and the evolving strategies of the game. Although he did not achieve significant individual success, his stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting. Dodd's experience reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the early 1910s, a time when only the most skilled and adaptable players thrived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.000 0.100 0.000 0.100 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 70.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.100 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 85.6% 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
1912 PIT NL 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 1
3B 4 0 1 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PIT 2B 1 0 0 1 0 1
1912 PIT 3B 4 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Christian University Fort Worth TX 1909, 1910, 1911