Fred Odwell

Born: 9/25/1872 in Downsville, NY, USA

Died: 8/12/1948 in Walton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-16 | Final Game: 1907-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Odwell

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Biography

Fred Odwell was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. Born in 1872, Odwell's career spanned from 1904 to 1907, during a transformative period in baseball characterized by changes in player dynamics and fan engagement. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 411 games throughout his career. Odwell accumulated 365 hits, including 10 home runs and 168 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .258. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 72 stolen bases, a notable achievement for his era. Odwell's playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the game during the post-deadball era, where speed and contact hitting began to gain prominence. Although he played in a time when the sport was still developing its modern identity, Odwell's contributions to his teams and his ability to steal bases left an imprint on the field. His career, though relatively brief, positioned him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, illustrating the transition of the game into a more dynamic and athletic spectacle.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
411	1412	198	365	42	30	10	168	72	89	187	0.258	0.313	0.352	0.665	1555.9

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — +7.0% 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
1904	CIN	NL	129	468	75	133	22	10	1	58	30	26	65	0.284	.246 (+15%)	.300 (+11%)	.321 (+18%)	.622 (+15%)	1148.5
1905	CIN	NL	130	468	79	113	10	9	9	65	21	26	55	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.307 (-5%)	.322 (+11%)	.629 (+3%)	186.2
1906	CIN	NL	58	202	20	45	5	4	0	21	11	15	29	0.223	.247 (-10%)	.307 (-7%)	.315 (-9%)	.622 (-8%)	-254.0
1907	CIN	NL	94	274	24	74	5	7	0	24	10	22	38	0.270	.245 (+10%)	.304 (+10%)	.308 (+10%)	.613 (+10%)	475.2