Eddie O'Brien

Born: 12/11/1930 in South Amboy, NJ, USA

Died: 2/21/2014 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-25 | Final Game: 1958-04-19

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

Full name: Edward Joseph O'Brien

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Biography

Eddie O'Brien was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1930, who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1958. Throughout his career, he made a modest but memorable impact on the game, showcasing his skills as a reliable arm during a time when the sport was beginning to evolve from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. O'Brien finished his career with a record of 1-0, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, and recorded a total of 11 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to navigate challenging hitters while contributing to his team's efforts on the mound. O'Brien's playing style was characterized by a solid understanding of pitching mechanics and a strategic approach to facing batters. Despite not amassing a large number of wins or saves, his contributions were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the strategies of the game were shifting, and his presence on the roster reflected the depth of talent within the league. Although he may not be a household name, Eddie O'Brien's dedication and performance in the 1950s left a lasting impression on those who followed the game during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	5	1	1	0	0	16.3	16	6	3	4	11	3.31	0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 14.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1956	PIT	NL	0	1	0	0	2.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1957	PIT	NL	1	3	1	1	12.3	11	3	3	10	2.19	3.83 (+43%)	49.5
1958	PIT	NL	0	1	0	0	2.0	4	3	1	1	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
231	554	64	131	10	4	0	25	11	37	45	0.236	0.288	0.269	0.557	-2316.1

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1953	PIT	NL	89	261	21	62	5	3	14	6	17	30	0.238	.264 (-10%)	.335 (-14%)	.397 (-30%)	.733 (-22%)	-1103.7
1955	PIT	NL	75	236	26	55	3	1	8	4	18	13	0.233	.258 (-10%)	.332 (-13%)	.393 (-35%)	.726 (-25%)	-1034.4
1956	PIT	NL	63	53	17	14	2	0	3	1	2	2	0.264	.258 (+2%)	.331 (-12%)	.397 (-24%)	.728 (-19%)	-178.0
1957	PIT	NL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
3B	11	4	8	8	2	0
OF	62	56	134	8	1	1
P	5	1	0	2	0	1
SS	108	19	161	264	26	53

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	PIT	SS	81	0	122	207	23	39
1955	PIT	3B	7	4	8	7	2	0
1955	PIT	OF	56	56	132	8	1	1
1955	PIT	SS	4	2	4	4	1	0
1956	PIT	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1956	PIT	3B	4	0	0	1	0	0
1956	PIT	OF	6	0	2	0	0	0
1956	PIT	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1956	PIT	SS	23	17	35	53	2	14
1957	PIT	P	3	1	0	2	0	1
1958	PIT	P	1	0	0	0	0	0