Ollie O'Mara

Born: 3/8/1891 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/24/1989 in Reno, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-08 | Final Game: 1919-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Oliver Edward O'Mara

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Biography

Ollie O'Mara was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played in the Major Leagues from 1912 until 1919. A versatile position player, O'Mara appeared in 412 games throughout his career. He accumulated a total of 341 hits, contributing to a batting average of .231. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 46 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Despite only hitting 2 home runs, he drove in 77 runs, demonstrating his capacity to contribute offensively in clutch situations. O'Mara's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive phase. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, O'Mara's contributions on the field and his role in the game reflect the spirit of an era where speed and strategy were paramount. His tenure in the league remains a testament to the dedication and resilience of players who shaped the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
412	1478	166	341	49	8	2	77	46	86	105	0.231	0.280	0.279	0.559	-3624.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1912	DET	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BRO	NL	67	247	41	65	10	2	1	7	14	16	26	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.322 (-2%)	.339 (-2%)	.661 (-2%)	-99.5
1915	BRO	NL	149	577	77	141	26	3	0	31	11	51	40	0.244	.250 (-2%)	.318 (-3%)	.332 (-10%)	.651 (-7%)	-696.9
1916	BRO	NL	72	193	18	39	5	2	0	15	10	12	20	0.202	.248 (-19%)	.314 (-21%)	.326 (-24%)	.640 (-22%)	-739.1
1918	BRO	NL	121	450	29	96	8	1	1	24	11	7	18	0.213	.255 (-16%)	.318 (-24%)	.326 (-26%)	.645 (-25%)	-2088.6
1919	BRO	NL	2	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0