Harry Ostdiek

Born: 4/12/1881 in Ottumwa, IA, USA

Died: 5/6/1956 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-10 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Girard Ostdiek

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Biography

Harry Ostdiek was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1909. Born in 1881, Ostdiek played primarily as a position player during an era defined by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles that would emerge in the following decades. His time in the major leagues was marked by an appearance in just 8 games, in which he recorded 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and a batting average of .143. Despite his limited playing time, Ostdiek contributed to the teams he played for with a notable base-running skill, as evidenced by his single stolen base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his efforts in the field and at bat reflected the gritty determination and competitive spirit prevalent among players of his time. Ostdiek's career, while modest in statistical output, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	21	1	3	0	1	0	3	1	3	6	0.143	0.280	0.238	0.518	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .300 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1904	CLE	AL	7	18	1	3	0	1	0	3	1	3	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	BOS	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	8	7	36	7	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CLE	C	7	6	29	6	2	1
1908	BOS	C	1	1	7	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	8