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Vern Olsen

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1939-1946 (1939-1946)
Proper Name
Vern Jarl Olsen
Positions
P (112)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-0 / 175
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Birthdate
March 16,1918
Death Date
July 13,1989   Age:  71.119
MLBAM ID
120001
Retrosheet#
olsev101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career30-26112602516.05472013.401.43

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1939Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2321100.0040004407.22000730001.172.350.008.223.520.000.43
1940Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN23221392.973420946140172.21726457562710021.368.970.263.233.703.341.15
1941Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN23231083.15372310210141185.22028465759732011.419.790.342.863.544.071.24
1942Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2324694.493217419151140.11617570655463111.5410.330.383.532.954.810.84
1946Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2328002.7950003509.210330980001.979.310.008.387.452.790.89
1939MLBTotal--CHN----100.0040004407.22000730001.172.350.008.223.520.000.43
1940MLBTotal--CHN----1392.973420941460172.21726457562710021.368.970.263.233.703.341.15
1941MLBTotal--CHN----1083.15372310214101185.22028465759732011.419.790.342.863.544.071.24
1942MLBTotal--CHN----694.493217411591140.11617570655463111.5410.330.383.532.954.810.84
1946MLBTotal--CHN----002.7950005309.210330980001.979.310.008.387.452.790.89
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB30263.401126023752322516.0547226195181922015141.439.540.313.353.513.941.05
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL30263.401126023752322516.0547226195181922015141.439.540.313.353.513.941.05

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1939Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2321P411000000021000000300.000.667.000.667.000.000.00066.6733.330.500.00
1940Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2322P355741530052029030001862312.263.288.316.604.000.053.0003.2314.524.500.00
1941Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2323P3763715201500210020012067312.238.262.317.579.000.079.0002.9914.935.0063.00
1942Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2324P3248491004005201000105418.188.264.208.472.000.020.0009.263.700.400.00
1939MLBTotal--CHN------411000000021000000300.000.667.000.6672.000.00066.6733.330.50NL1939
1940MLBTotal--CHN------355741530052029030001862312.263.288.316.604.123.053.3133.2314.524.50NL1940
1941MLBTotal--CHN------3763715201500210020012067312.238.262.317.579.111.079.2692.9914.935.0063.00NL1941
1942MLBTotal--CHN------3248491004005201000105418.188.264.208.472.125.021.1969.263.700.40NL1942
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB1081691639601142011220600148186732.231.278.284.562.130.053.2605.9111.832.00169.00
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL1081691639601142011220600148186732.231.278.284.562.130.053.2605.9111.832.00169.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1939Chicago CubsNLMLB21P4--010011001.0000.30.000.002.6100.011
1940Chicago CubsNLMLB22P34--953016262001.0001.80.000.0022.197.16
1941Chicago CubsNLMLB23P37--94822595700.9661.50.000.0024.0100.01
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1939Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2184704-4Gabby Hartnettdnq
1940Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2275795-35Gabby Hartnettdnq
1941Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2370846-37Jimmie Wilsondnq
1942Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2468866-32Jimmie Wilsondnq
1946Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2882713-5Charlie Grimmdnq
5 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
52
Walks
62
Hittable
37
SO/BB
56
vsPower
37
Hitting
82
Durability
56
Team
.493

[Career Highlights]

[1939]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1940]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Led NL in Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in NL in Earned Run Average, Shutouts
[1941]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Home Runs per 9 Innings
[1942]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1946]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
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