Dan Osinski

Born: 11/17/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/13/2013 in Sun City, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-11 | Final Game: 1970-04-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Daniel Osinski

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Biography

Dan Osinski was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1970. Born in 1933, he made a name for himself during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-focused game. Osinski compiled a career record of 29-28, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level over nearly a decade in the league. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.34 reflected his skill in limiting opposing teams' scoring, while his 400 strikeouts demonstrated his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Osinski's career included a total of 18 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. He contributed to the teams he played for with his solid pitching and reliable performances in high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Osinski's contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history solidified his place as a respected player in the annals of the sport. His journey through the late 1960s exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during a time when the balance of power was shifting in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	28	324	21	5	2	18	589.7	556	219	47	264	400	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 7.4% better 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
1962	KC1	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.7	8	9	8	4	17.36	—	0.0
1962	LAA	AL	6	4	33	0	0	0	4	54.3	45	17	30	44	2.82	3.96 (+29%)	801.4
1963	LAA	AL	8	8	47	16	4	1	0	159.3	145	58	80	100	3.28	3.46 (+5%)	-2191.2
1964	LAA	AL	3	3	47	4	1	1	2	93.0	87	36	39	88	3.48	3.58 (+3%)	1012.2
1965	ATL	NL	0	3	61	0	0	0	6	83.0	81	26	40	54	2.82	3.50 (+19%)	-
1966	BOS	AL	4	3	44	1	0	0	2	67.3	68	27	28	44	3.61	3.52 (-3%)	-962.1
1967	BOS	AL	3	1	34	0	0	0	2	63.7	61	18	14	38	2.54	3.30 (+23%)	447.5
1969	CHW	AL	5	5	51	0	0	0	2	60.7	56	24	23	27	3.56	3.61 (+1%)	-
1970	HOU	NL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	5	4	2	1	9.82	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
324	98	5	12	1	0	0	4	0	2	28	0.122	0.155	0.133	0.288	0.0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .155 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.288 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1962	KC1	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1962	LAA	AL	33	11	1	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1963	LAA	AL	47	45	3	5	0	2	0	11	0.111	—	—	—	—
1964	LAA	AL	47	18	1	1	0	0	1	5	0.056	—	—	—	—
1965	ATL	NL	61	6	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—
1966	BOS	AL	44	6	0	2	0	1	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1967	BOS	AL	34	9	0	3	1	1	0	4	0.333	—	—	—	—
1969	CHW	AL	51	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	HOU	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—