Axel Lindstrom

Born: 8/26/1895 in Gustavsberg, Västernorrland, Sweden

Died: 6/24/1940 in Asheville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-10-03 | Final Game: 1916-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Olof Axel Lindstrom

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Biography

Axel Lindstrom was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose brief career in the major leagues took place on October 3, 1916. He played as a position player, stepping onto the field for just one game during his time in the sport. Despite the limited opportunity, Lindstrom made an impact by recording 1 hit in 2 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. He also contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) during his sole appearance, showcasing his potential in the game. Lindstrom's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, following the era of the deadball and preceding the more electrifying styles that would emerge in the 1920s. While his time in the majors was short-lived, his participation in a single game places him among the ranks of players who have made their mark, albeit briefly, in the sport's rich history. His story serves as a reminder of the countless players who have graced the diamond, often leaving behind legacies defined by fleeting moments.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4.0	2	2	0	0	1	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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
1916	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4.0	2	2	0	1	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +101.2% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +59.2% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +53.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — +56.1% above 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
1916	PHA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PHA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1