Marv Olson, baseball player, 1931-1933

Marv Olson

Born: 5/28/1907 in Gayville, SD, USA

Died: 2/5/1998 in Tyndall, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-13 | Final Game: 1933-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Marvin Clement Olson

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Biography

Marv Olson was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played in the Major Leagues from 1931 to 1933. During his career, he appeared in 133 games primarily as a position player. Known for his versatility on the field, Olson contributed to his teams with a solid batting average of .241, accumulating 110 hits and driving in 30 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased speed on the bases with a total of 1 stolen base. Olson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the lows of the Great Depression and the deadball era, heading into a time of more offensive production. Despite the challenges of the era, Olson's contributions on the field were significant in helping his teams remain competitive. His professional journey, while not laden with remarkable statistics, reflects the dedication and resilience of players who made their mark in the early years of the game. Olson's legacy lives on as a part of baseball's rich history, embodying the spirit of the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
133 457 67 110 15 6 0 30 1 70 30 0.241 0.342 0.300 0.641 -763.5

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1931 BOS AL 15 53 8 10 1 0 0 5 0 9 3 0.189 .276 (-32%) .338 (-9%) .388 (-47%) .726 (-29%) -227.6
1932 BOS AL 115 403 58 100 14 6 0 25 1 61 26 0.248 .275 (-10%) .335 (+3%) .391 (-20%) .726 (-9%) -535.9
1933 BOS AL 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 122 0 315 379 32 77
3B 1 0 0 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 BOS 2B 15 0 49 55 4 9
1932 BOS 2B 106 0 266 324 28 68
1932 BOS 3B 1 0 0 3 0 0
1933 BOS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 122
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Luther College Decorah IA 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930