Jack Ogden

John Mahlon Ogden

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
• School Swarthmore College
• High School Chester (PA) High School
• Debut June 22, 1918
• Final Game September 9, 1932
• Born November 5, 1897 in Ogden, PA USA
• Died November 9, 1977 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

"I scouted 90,000 players in my lifetime and (Dick) Allen was the greatest I ever saw. It’s too bad he had so many difficulties." - Jack Ogden, about his scouting days

Jack Ogden, brother of Curly Ogden, came straight to the majors in 1918, then was a minor league star for years with Baltimore, and came back to the majors in 1928. Later he worked in the front office of the Orioles and the Phillies, and owned a minor league club. Still later he became a legendary scout, signing many future major leaguers. He also coached high school and college basketball.

All-time International League leader with 213 career wins.

• Led 1920 International League with 27 W
• Led 1921 International League with 31 W
• Led 1922 International League with 24 W
• Led 1926 International League with 24 W

He also pitched for Newark and Rochester.

Ogden owned the Elmira Pioneers in 1941-1942. He later scouted for the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1946 to 1971. In 1952 he was elected to the International League Hall of Fame.

A key source: 1922 Orioles

Related Sites

• [Jack Ogden at the SABR Bio Project]
• Baseball History Daily story about Jack Ogden
• Find-A-Grave memorial for Jack Ogden