Prince Oana, baseball player, 1934-1945

Prince Oana

Born: 1/22/1910 in Waipahu, HI, USA

Died: 6/19/1976 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-22 | Final Game: 1945-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Henry Kawaihoa Oana

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Biography

Prince Oana was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1934 until 1945. Born in 1910, Oana made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, which encompassed the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. His performance on the mound included 18 strikeouts and 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively in critical situations. Oana's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his time, as he navigated the challenges of being a pitcher in an evolving game. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he played an important role in the teams he represented. His career, spanning over a decade, showcased his dedication to the sport during a period that tested the resolve of many athletes. Oana's contributions to baseball are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 13 1 0 0 1 45.3 37 19 4 26 18 3.77 0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1943 DET AL 3 2 10 0 0 0 0 34.0 34 17 19 15 4.50 3.50 (-29%) -1411.6
1945 DET AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 11.3 3 2 7 3 1.59 3.67 (+57%) -106.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 52 8 16 3 1 1 10 0 1 3 0.308 0.321 0.462 0.782 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +26.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — +12.5% above 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
1934 PHI NL 6 21 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1943 DET AL 20 26 5 10 2 1 1 7 0 1 2 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1945 DET AL 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 14 0 0 0
P 13 0 0 7 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHI OF 4 0 14 0 0 0
1943 DET P 10 0 0 6 2 2
1945 DET P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13
Left Field 4