Marty O'Toole, baseball player, 1908-1914

Marty O'Toole

Born: 11/27/1888 in William Penn, PA, USA

Died: 2/18/1949 in Aberdeen, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-21 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Martin James O'Toole

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Biography

Marty O'Toole was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1914. Born in 1888, O'Toole made his mark during the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly with the introduction of new strategies and the increasing popularity of the sport. Over his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 36 losses, showcasing his determination and competitive spirit on the mound. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.21, which reflects his capability as a reliable pitcher in an era characterized by both offensive and defensive challenges. O'Toole struck out 296 batters throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower opponents with his pitching style. He also recorded 2 saves, indicating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, O'Toole's contributions to his teams and the overall game were significant, as he represented the resilience and talent of players from his era. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the early years of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 36 100 73 31 5 2 599.3 554 214 11 300 296 3.21 0

Career ERA 3.21 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1908 CIN NL 1 0 3 2 1 0 0 15.0 15 4 7 5 2.40 2.40 (avg) -174.6
1911 PIT NL 3 2 5 5 3 0 0 38.0 28 10 20 34 2.37 3.37 (+30%) 422.6
1912 PIT NL 15 17 37 36 17 5 0 275.3 237 83 159 150 2.71 3.36 (+19%) -2634.1
1913 PIT NL 6 8 26 16 7 0 1 144.7 148 53 55 58 3.30 3.07 (-8%) -729.3
1914 PIT NL 1 8 19 9 1 0 1 92.3 92 48 47 36 4.68 2.93 (-60%) -1659.5
1914 NY1 NL 1 1 10 5 2 0 0 34.0 34 16 12 13 4.24 2.93 (-45%) 147.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 211 13 43 8 3 0 14 2 3 37 0.204 0.215 0.270 0.485 -911.9

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
1908 CIN NL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1911 PIT NL 5 14 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1912 PIT NL 37 99 4 22 4 1 0 9 1 2 19 0.222 .268 (-17%) .335 (-29%) .358 (-21%) .694 (-25%) -443.3
1913 PIT NL 26 53 4 7 1 0 0 3 0 1 10 0.132 .259 (-49%) .325 (-54%) .345 (-56%) .670 (-55%) -468.6
1914 PIT NL 19 30 3 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1914 NY1 NL 10 10 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 100 2 15 151 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 CIN P 3 2 2 3 0 0
1911 PIT P 5 0 4 9 1 0
1912 PIT P 37 0 3 75 3 1
1913 PIT P 26 0 5 36 2 2
1914 PIT P 19 0 1 20 0 0
1914 NY1 P 10 0 0 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 100