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Syd O'Brien Notable

b. February 18, 1944 · Boston Red Sox 1969, Chicago White Sox 1970, California Angels 1971–1972, Milwaukee Brewers 1972

Syd O'Brien played for four clubs across four seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Boston Red Sox in 1969 and closing with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1972.

Across 378 games he batted .230, with 242 hits and 135 runs. He finished with 24 home runs, 35 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 144 games at third base, with 279 assists and 27 errors. He turned 34 double plays.

He was born in Compton, CA, USA on February 18, 1944. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1969 BOS 1002634764 1059 2915372 .243
1970 CHW 12144148109 1328 4422623 .247
1971 CAL 902512550 815 2115330 .199
1972 CAL/MIL 67971519 402 68230 .196
Career 3781052135242 35824 100601555 .230

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1944

Born February 18, 1944

Compton, CA, USA