Wayne Osborne

Born: 10/11/1912 in Watsonville, CA, USA

Died: 3/13/1987 in Vancouver, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-18 | Final Game: 1936-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Wayne Harold Osborne

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Biography

Wayne Osborne, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1936. He is remembered for his contributions during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offense began to flourish. Osborne’s career record stood at 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91 over his time in the league. He recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his tenure. Osborne's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as they often navigated a landscape that included both strong-hitting lineups and evolving strategies. Despite the limited duration of his career, he left a mark in the annals of baseball history, illustrating the dedication and challenges faced by athletes in the 1930s. His journey through the major leagues, albeit short, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball's historical narrative.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	7	3	0	0	0	21.3	32	14	1	9	9	5.91	0

Career ERA 5.91 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1935	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	1	0	1	6.75	—	0.0
1936	BSN	NL	1	1	5	3	0	0	0	20.0	31	13	9	8	5.85	4.59 (-28%)	14.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1935	PIT	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	BSN	NL	5	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PIT	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1936	BSN	P	5	0	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7