Ollie Voigt

Born: 1/29/1899 in Wheaton, IL, USA

Died: 4/7/1970 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-19 | Final Game: 1924-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Olen Edward Voigt

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Biography

Ollie Voigt was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, marking his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1924. Born in 1899, Voigt made his debut on April 19, 1924, and concluded his time in the league on May 31 of the same year. During this short stint, he achieved a win-loss record of 1-0, showcasing his potential on the mound despite limited opportunities. Voigt finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.51 and recorded a total of 4 strikeouts. While his time in the majors was fleeting, he contributed to the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a period that would soon embrace more offensive play. His professional journey, albeit brief, reflects the stories of many players from that time who faced challenges in establishing long-lasting careers in a competitive and evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	8	1	0	0	0	16.3	21	10	1	13	4	5.51	0

Career ERA 5.51 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1924	SLA	AL	1	0	8	1	0	0	0	16.3	21	10	13	4	5.51	4.13 (-34%)	-726.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	4	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	0.400	0.750	1.150	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +92.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.150 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +56.5% above 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
1924	SLA	AL	8	4	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	9	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	SLA	P	8	0	0	9	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8