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Athletics Franchise · 1902–1908

Ossee Schrecongost

Catcher7 seasons1902–1908

Biography

Ossee Schrecongost was a Major League Baseball catcher, born April 11, 1875 in New Bethlehem, PA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 180 pounds, Ossee Schrecongost debuted on September 8, 1897 and last played on October 2, 1908.

Over 900 major-league games, Ossee Schrecongost batted .271 with 829 hits, 9 home runs, and 338 RBI in 3057 at-bats.

Every one of Ossee's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

April 11, 1875

Birthplace

New Bethlehem, PA

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 10", 180 lb

MLB Debut

September 8, 1897

Final Game

October 2, 1908

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 900 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
900	3057	304	829	136	31	9	338	102		.271	.297	.345	.642

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1897	Louisville Colonels	1	3	0	0	0	.000
1898	Cleveland Spiders	10	35	11	0	10	.314
1899	Cleveland Spiders	43	150	47	0	10	.313
1899	St. Louis Cardinals	72	277	77	2	37	.278
1899	?	115	427	124	2	47	.290
1901	Boston Americans	87	280	85	0	38	.304
1902	Cleveland Bronchos	18	74	25	0	9	.338
1902	Philadelphia Athletics	80	284	92	2	43	.324
1902	?	98	358	117	2	52	.327
1903	Philadelphia Athletics	92	306	78	3	30	.255
1904	Philadelphia Athletics	96	311	58	1	21	.186
1905	Philadelphia Athletics	123	420	114	0	45	.271
1906	Philadelphia Athletics	98	338	96	1	41	.284
1907	Philadelphia Athletics	102	356	97	0	38	.272
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	72	207	46	0	16	.222
1908	Chicago White Sox	6	16	3	0	0	.188
1908	?	78	223	49	0	16	.220

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ossee Schrecongost appears across the 1902-1908 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ossee Schrecongost played 663 games with 581 hits and 234 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ossee Schrecongost.

Harry Davis Eddie Plank Danny Murphy Topsy Hartsel Doc Powers Socks Seybold Chief Bender Monte Cross

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ossee Schrecongost play?

Ossee Schrecongost was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Ossee Schrecongost play for the Athletics?

Ossee Schrecongost appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1902-1908.

Where was Ossee Schrecongost born?

Ossee Schrecongost was born on April 11, 1875 in New Bethlehem, PA.

What were Ossee Schrecongost's MLB career stats?

Over 900 MLB games, Ossee Schrecongost hit .271 with 829 hits, 9 home runs, and 338 RBI.

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