Ollie Tucker, baseball player, 1927-1928

Ollie Tucker

Born: 1/27/1902 in Radiant, VA, USA

Died: 7/13/1940 in Radiant, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-17 | Final Game: 1928-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Oliver Dinwiddie Tucker

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Biography

Ollie Tucker was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1927 to 1928. Primarily playing as a position player, Tucker made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Throughout his career, he participated in 34 games, compiling a batting average of .155, with 11 hits and a total of 10 RBIs. He also managed to hit 1 home run during his time in the league. Despite a limited statistical output, Tucker's presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for, reflecting the challenges faced by players in the competitive landscape of the late 1920s. His journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if their careers were not extensively documented or celebrated.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 71 6 11 2 0 1 10 0 11 5 0.155 0.277 0.225 0.502 -297.1

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
1927 WSN AL 20 24 1 5 2 0 0 8 0 4 2 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1928 CLE AL 14 47 5 6 0 0 1 2 0 7 3 0.128 — — — — -297.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 0 27 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 WS1 OF 5 0 9 0 0 0
1928 CLE OF 14 0 18 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 19