Ollie West

Born: 12/28/1913 in Silsbee, TX, USA

Died: 12/10/1987 in Denver, CO, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ollie Earnest West

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Biography

Ollie West, born in 1913, is a professional pitcher currently active in Major League Baseball. With a career record of 4-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02, West has carved out a place for himself in the modern game. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 51 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to fan batters despite the challenges he faces on the mound. While he has yet to record a save, his role as a pitcher remains vital to his team's efforts in securing victories. In an era characterized by a blend of traditional pitching styles and the evolving strategies of modern baseball, West's presence on the field reflects the ongoing changes in the game. His journey through the ranks highlights the resilience and determination necessary to compete at the highest level. As he continues to hone his craft, Ollie West remains a notable figure in contemporary baseball, illustrating the rich tapestry of talent that defines the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 13 29 15 7 0 0 138.0 149 77 5 58 51 5.02 0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1942 CAG NAL 0 8 13 7 2 0 0 61.3 73 39 20 16 5.72 3.57 (-60%) -131.4
1943 HG NN2 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 9 2 3 2 2.25 — 0.0
1943 CAG NAL 3 2 5 5 3 0 0 31.3 31 17 12 18 4.88 3.50 (-39%) 193.3
1944 CAG NAL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 13 7 5 6 6.30 3.57 (-76%) 74.3
1945 CAG NAL 1 1 7 2 1 0 0 27.3 23 12 18 9 3.95 3.67 (-8%) -403.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 56 5 15 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 0.268 0.293 0.321 0.615 0.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1942 CAG NAL 13 25 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1943 HG NN2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 CAG NAL 5 12 3 6 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1944 CAG NAL 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1945 CAG NAL 8 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 29 16 3 38 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CAG P 13 7 0 17 0 0
1943 HG P 2 0 1 2 0 0
1943 CAG P 5 5 1 6 0 0
1944 CAG P 2 1 0 3 0 0
1945 CAG OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1945 CAG P 7 3 1 10 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29
Left Field 1