Tiny Osborne, baseball player, 1922-1925

Tiny Osborne

Born: 4/9/1893 in Porterdale, GA, USA

Died: 1/5/1969 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1925-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Earnest Preston Osborne

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Biography

Tiny Osborne was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1925. Born in 1893, he made a name for himself during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over his four-year career, Osborne recorded a win-loss record of 31-40 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 263 strikeouts, complemented by six saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. Osborne's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the league during the 1920s, where pitchers faced the challenge of adapting to the increasing power of hitters. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. Osborne's career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped baseball during this pivotal era, paving the way for future generations in a sport that continues to evolve.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 40 142 74 31 2 6 646.0 693 339 31 315 263 4.72 0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
1922 CHC NL 9 5 41 14 7 1 3 184.0 183 92 95 81 4.50 4.18 (-8%) -
1923 CHC NL 8 15 37 25 8 1 1 179.7 174 91 89 69 4.56 4.03 (-13%) -
1924 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3.0 3 1 2 2 3.00 — -
1924 BRO NL 6 5 21 13 6 0 0 104.3 123 59 54 52 5.09 4.13 (-23%) 334.7
1925 BRO NL 8 15 41 22 10 0 1 175.0 210 96 75 59 4.94 4.55 (-8%) -1811.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
142 220 14 44 7 0 0 16 1 5 59 0.200 0.221 0.232 0.453 -1385.4

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.453 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 39.0% 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
1922 CHC NL 41 67 6 9 2 0 0 4 1 0 17 0.134 .285 (-53%) .345 (-57%) .397 (-59%) .743 (-58%) -692.4
1923 CHC NL 37 60 3 12 2 0 0 3 0 0 19 0.200 .282 (-29%) .344 (-42%) .390 (-40%) .734 (-41%) -434.6
1924 CHC NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1924 BRO NL 21 36 3 9 2 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1925 BRO NL 41 57 2 14 1 0 0 7 0 4 12 0.246 .288 (-15%) .349 (-16%) .407 (-35%) .756 (-26%) -258.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 142 0 11 120 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CHN P 41 0 3 26 0 1
1923 CHN P 37 0 3 39 2 0
1924 CHN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1924 BRO P 21 0 2 20 3 0
1925 BRO P 41 0 3 34 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 142