Syd O'Brien

Born: 2/18/1944 in Compton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-15 | Final Game: 1972-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Sydney Lloyd O'Brien

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Biography

Syd O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1972. As a position player, he participated in 378 games throughout his career, primarily known for his versatility on the field. O’Brien recorded 242 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .230. His power was evident as he hit 24 home runs and drove in 100 runs, showcasing his ability to make significant contributions to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he exhibited speed on the base paths with 5 stolen bases. During an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies in baseball, O'Brien's playing style reflected the transition from the deadball era toward a more power-oriented game. Although his batting average may not have stood out, his ability to drive in runs marked him as a reliable player during his tenure. O'Brien's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets, remain a testament to his role in the game during a transformative period in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
378	1052	135	242	35	8	24	100	5	60	155	0.230	0.273	0.347	0.620	-2226.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1969	BOS	AL	100	263	47	64	10	5	9	29	2	15	37	0.243	.248 (-2%)	.320 (-10%)	.369 (+14%)	.689 (+3%)	11.4
1970	CHW	AL	121	441	48	109	13	2	8	44	3	22	62	0.247	.253 (-3%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-12%)	.711 (-12%)	-1101.0
1971	LAA	AL	90	251	25	50	8	1	5	21	0	15	33	0.199	.249 (-20%)	.316 (-22%)	.365 (-18%)	.682 (-20%)	-921.4
1972	LAA	AL	36	39	10	7	2	0	1	1	0	6	10	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	ATL	AL	31	58	5	12	2	0	1	5	0	2	13	0.207	.243 (-15%)	.310 (-26%)	.353 (-17%)	.664 (-21%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	9	0	0	1
2B	72	56	141	187	16	54
3B	144	123	104	279	27	34
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
SS	76	56	104	169	16	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	BOS	2B	12	6	18	21	2	12
1969	BOS	3B	53	43	34	105	9	12
1969	BOS	SS	15	5	13	17	4	6
1970	CHA	2B	43	38	96	127	10	31
1970	CHA	3B	68	65	59	137	13	18
1970	CHA	SS	5	2	3	7	2	1
1971	CAL	1B	1	1	8	0	0	1
1971	CAL	2B	7	7	14	25	2	7
1971	CAL	3B	6	5	5	12	0	0
1971	CAL	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1971	CAL	SS	52	46	87	136	9	30
1972	CAL	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1972	CAL	2B	3	0	3	3	0	1
1972	CAL	3B	8	2	0	8	1	1
1972	CAL	SS	4	3	1	9	1	0
1972	ML4	2B	7	5	10	11	2	3
1972	ML4	3B	9	8	6	17	4	3