Billy O'Dell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Billy O'Dell |
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O'Dell in 1963.
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: February 10, 1933 Whitmire, South Carolina |
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| Died: September 12, 2018 (aged 85) Newberry, South Carolina |
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| June 20, 1954, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| September 12, 1967, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 105–100 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.29 | ||
| Strikeouts | 1,133 | ||
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William Oliver O'Dell (born February 10, 1933 – died September 12, 2018) was an American professional baseball player. He was a talented pitcher. Billy O'Dell played in Major League Baseball for thirteen seasons.
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Billy O'Dell's Baseball Journey
Billy O'Dell was a well-known baseball player. He spent many years playing at the highest level. He was known for his pitching skills. His career spanned from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s.
Early Life and Start in Baseball
Billy O'Dell was born in Whitmire, South Carolina. This was on February 10, 1933. He grew up with a love for baseball. Before joining the pros, he attended Clemson University. There, he honed his pitching abilities.
Playing in the Major Leagues
O'Dell began his Major League Baseball career in 1954. He was signed by the Baltimore Orioles. He played for the Orioles in 1954 and then from 1956 to 1959. He was a left-handed pitcher.
After his time with the Orioles, O'Dell moved to other teams. He played for the San Francisco Giants from 1960 to 1964. Then, he joined the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves from 1965 to 1966. His final team was the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for them from 1966 to 1967.
His Teams and Achievements
During his career, Billy O'Dell played for four different Major League teams. He was a consistent pitcher. He achieved a career record of 105 wins and 100 losses. His earned run average (ERA) was 3.29. He also recorded 1,133 strikeouts.
O'Dell was recognized for his talent. He was selected as an All-Star twice. These selections happened in 1958 and 1959. Being an All-Star means he was one of the best players in the league.
Later Life
Billy O'Dell passed away on September 12, 2018. He was 85 years old. He died at a hospital in Newberry, South Carolina.
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
