Omer Newsome

Born: 5/20/1900 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 9/12/1933 in Dayton, OH, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Omer Curtis Newsome

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Biography

Omer Newsome, born in 1900, is an active professional baseball pitcher currently making his mark in the sport. With a career record of 16-20, Newsome exemplifies the resilience and determination often seen in pitchers navigating the challenges of modern baseball. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.93, a figure that reflects the competitive nature of the game, where he faces some of the best hitters in the league. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 130 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Newsome's career unfolds in an era where the dynamics of pitching continue to evolve. As he remains on the mound today, he contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and adaptability essential for success in the sport. His ongoing presence in the game not only highlights his individual talent but also underscores the importance of veteran players in mentoring the next generation of athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 20 72 35 17 1 3 338.3 440 223 16 101 130 5.93 0

Career ERA 5.93 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 38.5% 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
1923 ABC NNL 12 10 29 20 12 0 1 175.0 212 93 50 57 4.78 4.03 (-19%) -160.7
1924 WP ECL 1 3 10 4 3 0 0 50.0 73 35 14 18 6.30 4.13 (-53%) 532.0
1925 ABC NNL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 5 3 5 7.50 — 0.0
1925 DS NNL 1 3 16 6 1 1 1 60.7 71 42 20 24 6.23 4.55 (-37%) 1155.4
1926 DS NNL 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 7.0 19 10 3 4 12.86 — 0.0
1926 DM NNL 1 2 8 3 0 0 0 26.7 41 24 6 16 8.10 4.11 (-97%) -159.2
1929 MRS NNL 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 13.0 18 14 5 6 9.69 4.60 (-111%) -392.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 137 13 28 1 2 0 13 0 5 1 0.204 0.238 0.241 0.479 -459.7

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 35.9% 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
1923 ABC NNL 30 69 7 13 1 1 0 8 0 2 0 0.188 .282 (-33%) .344 (-36%) .390 (-41%) .734 (-38%) -459.7
1924 WP ECL 10 19 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1925 ABC NNL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1925 DS NNL 16 20 2 4 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1926 DS NNL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 DM NNL 9 17 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1929 MRS NNL 4 6 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
P 72 36 9 83 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 ABC P 29 20 7 56 7 2
1924 WP P 10 5 0 16 1 0
1925 ABC P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 DS P 16 6 0 0 0 0
1926 DS P 5 1 1 2 1 0
1926 DM 1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
1926 DM P 8 3 1 8 0 2
1929 MRS P 3 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72
First Base 1