Ted Odenwald

Born: 1/4/1902 in Hudson, WI, USA

Died: 10/23/1965 in Shakopee, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1922-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 147 lbs

Full name: Theodore Joseph Odenwald

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Biography

Ted Odenwald was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1902, who played in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1921 to 1922, a period that saw the game transitioning into a more offensive era following the deadball era. Odenwald's time in Major League Baseball was brief, during which he made a mark with a career record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to the teams he played for with a total of 6 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters effectively. Odenwald's playing style reflected the characteristics of his time, as pitchers were beginning to adapt to the changing dynamics of the league. Though he did not achieve long-lasting fame or extensive statistics, his presence in the game during its evolving landscape adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Odenwald's contributions, however modest, are part of the narrative of the sport in the early 20th century, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a rapidly developing era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	11	0	0	0	0	18.7	22	9	0	8	6	4.34	0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1921	CLE	AL	1	0	10	0	0	0	0	17.3	16	3	6	4	1.56	4.02 (+61%)	45.4
1922	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	6	6	2	2	40.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1921	CLE	AL	10	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CLE	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	CLE	P	10	0	0	5	0	0
1922	CLE	P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11