Luis Olmo, baseball player, 1943-1951

Luis Olmo

Born: 8/11/1919 in Arecibo, P.R.

Died: 4/28/2017 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1943-07-23 | Final Game: 1951-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Luis Francisco Olmo

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Biography

Luis Olmo was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the years 1943 to 1951. Born in 1919, Olmo played a total of 462 games, primarily as an outfielder. His career achievements included 458 hits and 29 home runs, contributing to 272 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .281. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also recorded 33 stolen bases throughout his career. Olmo's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, situated between the tail end of the war years and the dawn of the modern era. His offensive skills and versatility allowed him to adapt to the evolving game, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His contributions to the sport have been recognized as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the talent that emerged during an era marked by both competition and the gradual integration of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
462 1629 208 458 65 25 29 272 33 88 128 0.281 0.319 0.405 0.724 900.0

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 BRO NL 57 238 39 72 6 4 4 37 3 8 20 0.303 .255 (+18%) .324 (avg) .346 (+19%) .671 (+10%) 282.3
1944 BRO NL 136 520 65 134 20 5 9 85 10 17 37 0.258 .261 (-1%) .325 (-13%) .357 (+3%) .683 (-5%) -677.3
1945 BRO NL 141 556 62 174 27 13 10 110 15 36 33 0.313 .260 (+20%) .328 (+8%) .354 (+30%) .683 (+20%) 1862.5
1949 BRO NL 38 105 15 32 4 1 1 14 2 5 11 0.305 .262 (+16%) .343 (-2%) .384 (+2%) .727 (avg) -28.5
1950 BSN NL 69 154 23 35 7 1 5 22 3 18 23 0.227 .265 (-15%) .346 (-11%) .401 (-5%) .747 (-8%) -243.9
1951 BSN NL 21 56 4 11 1 1 0 4 0 4 4 0.196 .260 (-25%) .336 (-26%) .385 (-35%) .721 (-31%) -295.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 11 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 2 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS BRO 4 11 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 2 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 43 0 83 92 12 13
3B 63 0 67 77 21 8
OF 332 0 698 25 24 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BRO OF 57 0 128 6 6 0
1944 BRO 2B 42 0 83 91 12 13
1944 BRO 3B 31 0 39 42 9 3
1944 BRO OF 64 0 194 5 6 2
1945 BRO 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1945 BRO 3B 31 0 28 34 12 5
1945 BRO OF 106 0 225 8 7 2
1949 BRO OF 34 0 54 3 3 0
1950 BSN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1950 BSN OF 55 0 74 1 2 0
1951 BSN OF 16 0 23 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 43
Third Base 63
Left Field 150
Center Field 157
Right Field 31

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 13.0 336 0