Otis Starks

Born: 12/3/1897 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 7/16/1965 in New York, NY, USA

Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 182 lbs

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Biography

Otis Starks, born in 1897, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, Starks has established himself as a dedicated player, currently holding a career record of 14-24 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. He has recorded a total of 169 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. Starks' career unfolds in an era marked by significant advancements in pitching techniques and strategies, as well as a growing emphasis on specialized roles within the bullpen. His performances reflect a deep understanding of the game, allowing him to navigate the challenges posed by increasingly skilled hitters. As he continues to play, Starks remains a testament to perseverance in professional baseball, aiming to further develop his skills and make a lasting impact on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 24 63 43 26 3 1 379.7 453 209 21 142 169 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1919 HIL EAS 1 3 9 6 2 0 0 47.0 41 15 21 17 2.87 3.09 (+7%) -600.9
1921 CAG NNL 3 2 9 8 5 1 0 61.7 68 25 22 29 3.65 4.02 (+9%) -666.6
1921 SLG NNL 1 2 3 2 2 0 0 19.0 30 14 1 9 6.63 4.02 (-65%) 708.7
1922 BRG IND 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 15 8 4 6 7.20 4.18 (-72%) -79.1
1923 BRG ECL 3 1 7 4 1 1 0 38.3 35 14 11 23 3.29 4.03 (+18%) 561.9
1924 NLG ECL 1 3 7 7 3 0 0 40.3 56 29 20 19 6.47 4.13 (-57%) -677.2
1924 ACB ECL 1 5 9 5 5 0 1 62.0 74 35 22 33 5.08 4.13 (-23%) 1446.7
1927 BRG ECL 1 3 6 4 3 0 0 41.7 55 32 20 17 6.91 4.08 (-69%) -924.6
1929 ACB ANL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 9 6 2 0 12.46 — 0.0
1935 BE NN2 3 3 10 5 4 1 0 55.3 70 31 19 16 5.04 4.35 (-16%) -328.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 144 16 20 2 0 0 3 1 10 4 0.139 0.200 0.153 0.353 0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 52.1% 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
1919 HIL EAS 9 18 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1921 CAG NNL 9 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLG NNL 3 6 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1922 BRG IND 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 BRG ECL 7 15 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1924 NLG ECL 8 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1924 ACB ECL 11 23 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRG ECL 6 16 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1929 ACB ANL 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 BE NN2 11 26 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.269 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
P 63 43 8 91 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 HIL P 9 6 1 11 2 0
1921 CAG P 9 8 0 14 0 1
1921 SLG P 3 2 1 5 0 1
1922 BRG P 2 1 0 3 0 0
1923 BRG P 7 4 1 7 0 0
1924 NLG P 7 7 1 9 1 0
1924 ACB P 9 5 1 13 3 0
1927 BRG P 6 4 1 13 3 0
1929 ACB P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1935 BE OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1935 BE P 10 5 2 15 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63
Left Field 1