Ted Olson, baseball player, 1936-1938

Ted Olson

Born: 8/27/1912 in Quincy, MA, USA

Died: 12/9/1980 in Weymouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-21 | Final Game: 1938-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Theodore Otto Olson

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Biography

Ted Olson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1912, who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1938. Olson's career spanned a brief period during the late 1930s, a time when the game was evolving both in terms of player talent and the strategic approaches to pitching. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.18, while accumulating 18 strikeouts. Despite a modest statistical output, Olson contributed to the teams he played for during a competitive era in baseball. Olson's role as a pitcher placed him in a pivotal position on the mound, where he showcased his skills in a game that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic playing style. Although he did not achieve notable accolades or save records, his perseverance in the sport reflects the dedication of many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the interwar years. His career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who played the game, often without the recognition that came to the stars of the era. Ted Olson passed away on September 13, 1938, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the early narrative of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 18 3 1 0 0 57.7 75 46 7 25 18 7.18 0

Career ERA 7.18 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 62.4% 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
1936 BOS AL 1 1 5 3 1 0 0 18.3 24 15 8 5 7.36 4.59 (-61%) -764.7
1937 BOS AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 32.3 42 26 15 11 7.24 4.34 (-67%) -963.5
1938 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 9 5 2 2 6.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 18 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0.222 0.222 0.389 0.611 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1936 BOS AL 5 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1937 BOS AL 11 10 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1938 BOS AL 2 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 18 0 4 16 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 BOS P 5 0 1 4 0 0
1937 BOS P 11 0 3 11 2 0
1938 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 1934, 1935, 1936