Paul O'Dea, baseball player, 1944-1945

Paul O'Dea

Born: 7/3/1920 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 12/11/1978 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Paul O'Dea was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1944 to 1945. O'Dea played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 163 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 107 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .272. His offensive contributions included one home run and 34 runs batted in (RBIs), along with five stolen bases, reflecting his speed on the base paths. O'Dea's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball, characterized by the challenges of World War II, which led to many star players being drafted into military service. This era saw the emergence of many younger players stepping into the spotlight, and O'Dea took advantage of the opportunity to showcase his skills. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, he left a notable imprint on the teams he played for, exemplifying the resilience and talent of players during a tumultuous time in American history. After his retirement, O'Dea's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 9 4 0 8 0 5.68 0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 57.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1944 CLE AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 1 6 0 2.08 — 0.0
1945 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 2 0 13.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
163 394 46 107 11 2 1 34 5 43 47 0.272 0.345 0.317 0.662 -110.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1944 CLE AL 76 173 25 55 9 0 0 13 2 23 21 0.318 .261 (+22%) .325 (+23%) .357 (+3%) .683 (+13%) 492.6
1945 CLE AL 87 221 21 52 2 2 1 21 3 20 26 0.235 .260 (-10%) .328 (-9%) .354 (-22%) .683 (-16%) -603.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 21 1 0 2
OF 94 0 190 6 5 3
P 4 0 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CLE 1B 3 0 21 1 0 2
1944 CLE OF 41 0 72 2 4 1
1944 CLE P 3 0 0 0 1 0
1945 CLE OF 53 0 118 4 1 2
1945 CLE P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
First Base 3
Left Field 35
Center Field 1
Right Field 58