Johnnie Oden

Born: 9/10/1902 in Sylacauga, AL, USA

Died: 2/22/1972 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 146 lbs

Full name: John B. Oden

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Biography

Johnnie Oden, born in 1902, is an active position player who continues to contribute to the game of baseball. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 144 games, showcasing a blend of speed and defensive capabilities. Oden has recorded 95 hits, with a batting average of .198, which reflects the challenges he faces at the plate in the current era of advanced pitching and defensive strategies. With 2 home runs and 34 RBIs, he demonstrates the potential for impactful moments in games, while also adding a dimension of speed with 5 stolen bases. As a player in today's game, Oden navigates the complexities of a sport that emphasizes power hitting and high on-base percentages. Despite facing these challenges, he remains a valuable asset to his team, contributing not only through his offensive statistics but also with his experience and resilience on the field. Oden's journey in baseball serves as a testament to the evolving nature of the sport, highlighting the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing competitive landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	479	38	95	5	2	2	34	5	20	1	0.198	0.237	0.230	0.466	-2550.2

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 37.2% 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
1927	BBB	NNL	56	178	14	31	3	0	0	10	0	7	0	0.174	.282 (-38%)	.344 (-38%)	.392 (-51%)	.736 (-45%)	-1438.3
1927	MRS	NNL	7	20	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	-1438.3
1928	BBB	NNL	40	133	11	28	1	2	0	9	3	7	0	0.211	.280 (-25%)	.342 (-25%)	.395 (-37%)	.737 (-32%)	-741.5
1929	BBB	NNL	31	110	13	29	1	0	2	13	0	5	1	0.264	.289 (-9%)	.353 (-16%)	.415 (-21%)	.769 (-19%)	-370.3
1929	MRS	NNL	6	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	-370.3
1932	LVB	NSL	4	14	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	2	7	7	0	0
3B	138	137	153	206	29	10
OF	4	3	8	1	1	0
SS	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	BBB	3B	55	54	52	80	15	4
1927	BBB	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1927	MRS	3B	7	7	15	14	0	2
1928	BBB	3B	40	40	40	66	10	2
1929	BBB	3B	31	31	39	40	4	1
1929	MRS	2B	1	1	5	2	0	0
1929	MRS	3B	5	5	7	6	0	1
1932	LVB	2B	2	1	2	5	0	0
1932	LVB	OF	4	3	8	1	1	0