John O'Brien, baseball player, 1884-1884

John O'Brien

Born: 10/22/1851 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 12/31/1914 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-19 | Final Game: 1884-05-31

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: John E. O'Brien

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Biography

John O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1851, who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 19, 1884, to May 31, 1884, a brief yet notable period in the game's history. O'Brien participated in 18 games as a position player, showcasing his skills in a time when baseball was still evolving from its infancy. Over the course of his short career, he recorded 19 hits, achieving a batting average of .247, but did not hit any home runs or drive in runs. Playing in the transitional phase of baseball, O'Brien's contributions came during an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball. Though he may not have made a significant mark in terms of traditional statistics, his involvement in the league highlights the early development of the sport and the diverse array of players who contributed to its growth. O'Brien's story is a reminder of the many athletes who paved the way for future generations, even if their careers were brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 77 7 19 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.247 0.266 0.286 0.552 -95.7

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1884 BLU UA 18 77 7 19 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0.247 .243 (+1%) .278 (-5%) .327 (-13%) .606 (-9%) -95.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 0 29 3 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BLU OF 18 0 29 3 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 14
Right Field 1