Pete O'Brien (o'bripe01)

Peter James O'Brien

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Weight 165 lb.

• Debut August 2, 1887
• Final Game June 16, 1890
• Born June 16, 1867 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died June 30, 1937 in York Township, IL USA

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Biographical Information

It was long thought that Pete O'Brien had only played for the Chicago Colts in 1890. However, research conducted by Peter Morris of SABR in 2008 confirmed that the playing record originally attributed to Jerry O'Brien with the Washington Nationals in 1887 also belongs to him. He was an amateur player in Chicago who was called up twice to fill short-term holes with National League clubs. After his playing career, he worked as a clerk for the city of Chicago.

Further Reading

• "Missing Player O'Brien found", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, September/October 2008, p. 1.