Dink O'Brien, baseball player, 1923-1923

Dink O'Brien

Born: 9/13/1894 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/4/1971 in Monterey Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-26 | Final Game: 1923-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank Aloysius O'Brien

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Biography

Dink O'Brien was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the early 1920s. Born in 1894, O'Brien's Major League career spanned a brief period from April 26, 1923, to September 15, 1923. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in 15 games, showcasing a notable batting prowess with a .333 batting average. In this limited time on the field, he recorded 7 hits, though he did not register any home runs or runs batted in. O'Brien's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a period marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. While his time in the spotlight was short, Dink O'Brien's contributions during this phase of baseball history reflect the evolving nature of the sport and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite the brevity of his career, O'Brien's impressive batting average remains a highlight of his time in the Major Leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 21 3 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.333 0.391 0.429 0.820 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career OBP .391 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +11.6% 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
1923 PHI NL 15 21 3 7 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 0 13 7 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHI C 9 0 13 7 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9