Ray O'Brien, baseball player, 1916-1916

Ray O'Brien

Born: 10/31/1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/31/1942 in Richmond Heights, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-27 | Final Game: 1916-07-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond Joseph O'Brien

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Biography

Ray O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose brief career spanned from June 27 to July 12, 1916. Primarily serving as a position player, O'Brien made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 16 games during his time on the field. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 12 hits, leading to a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team’s efforts. O'Brien played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era, where offensive statistics were typically lower and the game was characterized by speed and strategy rather than power hitting. Despite the limited scope of his career, O'Brien's time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by players of the era, and his statistics, while modest, echo the stories of many athletes who passed through the ranks of early 20th-century baseball. He remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 57 5 12 3 2 0 3 0 1 14 0.211 0.224 0.333 0.557 -148.9

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1916 PIT NL 16 57 5 12 3 2 0 3 0 1 14 0.211 .248 (-15%) .314 (-29%) .326 (+2%) .640 (-13%) -148.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 0 16 3 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PIT OF 14 0 16 3 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Right Field 7