Oddibe McDowell

Born: 8/25/1962 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-05-19 | Final Game: 1994-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Oddibe McDowell was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 until his retirement in 1994. Known for his exceptional speed and versatility on the field, McDowell played primarily as an outfielder during his career, appearing in a total of 830 games. He accumulated 715 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, while his power was evident in his 74 home runs and 266 RBIs. McDowell also demonstrated his prowess on the bases, finishing his career with 169 stolen bases, reflecting the speed that defined his playing style. McDowell's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic approach to offense in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions to his teams were felt not only through his offensive statistics but also through his defensive capabilities and base-running acumen. With a batting average of .253, McDowell was an effective player in his role, contributing significantly to the teams he played for, including the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves. Despite the challenges of a highly competitive era, McDowell's legacy as a reliable position player endures, marking him as a notable figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
830	2829	458	715	125	28	74	266	169	294	550	0.253	0.323	0.395	0.718	165.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
1985	TEX	AL	111	406	63	97	14	5	18	42	25	36	85	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.323 (-6%)	.390 (+10%)	.714 (+3%)	147.2
1986	TEX	AL	154	572	105	152	24	7	18	49	33	65	112	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.325 (+5%)	.395 (+8%)	.720 (+6%)	773.9
1987	TEX	AL	128	407	65	98	26	4	14	52	24	51	99	0.241	.262 (-8%)	.331 (-2%)	.415 (+3%)	.746 (+1%)	24.4
1988	TEX	AL	120	437	55	108	19	5	6	37	33	41	89	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.317 (-2%)	.377 (-6%)	.695 (-4%)	-366.5
1989	CLE	AL	69	239	33	53	5	2	3	22	12	25	36	0.222	.254 (-13%)	.319 (-7%)	.375 (-21%)	.694 (-15%)	-577.1
1989	ATL	NL	76	280	56	85	18	4	7	24	15	27	37	0.304	.254 (+19%)	.319 (+14%)	.375 (+26%)	.694 (+20%)	-577.1
1990	ATL	NL	113	305	47	74	14	0	7	25	13	21	53	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.324 (-9%)	.385 (-7%)	.710 (-8%)	-489.1
1994	TEX	AL	59	183	34	48	5	1	1	15	14	28	39	0.262	.269 (-3%)	.338 (+5%)	.424 (-25%)	.763 (-12%)	-328.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	746	683	1687	40	22	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	TEX	OF	103	98	282	9	2	2
1986	TEX	OF	148	136	325	13	3	3
1987	TEX	OF	125	106	263	5	3	1
1988	TEX	OF	113	103	267	2	3	1
1989	CLE	OF	64	61	124	5	1	1
1989	ATL	OF	68	66	179	2	4	0
1990	ATL	OF	72	69	134	2	4	0
1994	TEX	OF	53	44	113	2	2	0