Heinie Odom, baseball player, 1925-1925

Heinie Odom

Born: 10/13/1900 in Rusk, TX, USA

Died: 8/31/1970 in Rusk, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-22 | Final Game: 1925-04-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Herman Boyd Odom

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Heinie Odom was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played exclusively for the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 22, 1925, during a time when the game was beginning to evolve beyond the deadball era, paving the way for the offensive explosion that defined the following decades. In his solitary appearance, Odom made a mark by recording one hit in one game, finishing with a remarkable batting average of 1.0. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his unique place in baseball history is secured by this rare opportunity in the major leagues. Odom's career was notably short, spanning just one game, which places him among the most ephemeral figures in baseball history. Despite a limited statistical footprint, his participation in the game during the 1920s—an era characterized by significant changes, including the rise of iconic players and the introduction of new strategies—reflects the rich tapestry of baseball's past. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who have walked the fine line between obscurity and recognition in the world of sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +247.2% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +186.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +145.6% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — +164.3% 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
1925 NYY AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 NYA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925