Oscar Harstad

Born: 5/24/1892 in Parkland, WA, USA

Died: 11/14/1985 in Corvallis, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-23 | Final Game: 1915-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Oscar Theander Harstad

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Biography

Oscar Harstad was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief yet notable period in the early 20th century, specifically from 1915 until late August of the same year. Born in 1892, Harstad made his mark in a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. He played in the Major Leagues for a short time but left an impression with his competitive spirit on the mound. Throughout his career, Harstad recorded a win-loss record of 3-5 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities. He struck out 35 batters and notched 1 save, reflecting his skills as a reliable pitcher during his tenure. Despite the brevity of his Major League career, Harstad's contributions during this transitional period of baseball history highlight the perseverance and dedication of players striving to excel in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	32	7	4	0	1	82.0	81	31	1	35	35	3.40	0

Career ERA 3.40 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	CLE	AL	3	5	32	7	4	0	1	82.0	81	31	35	35	3.40	2.90 (-17%)	-298.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 61.6% 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
1915	CLE	AL	32	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	32	0	4	34	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	CLE	P	32	0	4	34	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32