Ozzie Van Brabant

Born: 9/28/1926 in Kingsville, ON, CAN

Died: 8/18/2018 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1955-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Camille Oscar Van Brabant

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Biography

Ozzie Van Brabant was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1954 to 1955. Van Brabant made a notable entry into the league, participating in a total of 11 games. While his time on the field was limited, he demonstrated tenacity and skill, which were hallmarks of players from that era, often marked by fierce competition and evolving playing styles. Throughout his career, Van Brabant recorded 1 hit, concluding his time in the majors with a batting average of 0.2. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence in the game during the mid-1950s contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his generation. Van Brabant's journey in baseball underscores the importance of perseverance in the sport, even as many athletes strive for greater recognition and success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	11	2	0	0	0	28.7	39	25	4	20	11	7.85	0

Career ERA 7.85 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 98.8% 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
1954	PHA	AL	0	2	9	2	0	0	0	26.7	35	21	18	10	7.09	3.90 (-82%)	-905.7
1955	KC1	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	4	4	2	1	18.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.200	0.429	0.200	0.629	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +28.9% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1954	PHA	AL	9	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	KC1	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	2	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PHA	P	9	2	1	8	0	0
1955	KC1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11