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Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
193916NENN211100000000.000.000.000.000-1000/5
194623NENN2176354817201508.315.403.407.811126220106/5
194825NENN212100000001.000.500.000.50050000/4
3 Yrs196656817201509.304.400.393.79312122010
162 Game Avg.16256347768145170943077.304.400.393.793121188

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oscar Givens born?

Oscar Givens was born on July 5, 1922.

Where was Oscar Givens born?

Oscar Givens was born in Elizabeth, NJ.

How tall was Oscar Givens?

Oscar Givens was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Oscar Givens weigh when playing?

Oscar Givens weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Oscar Givens play?

Oscar Givens played 3 seasons.

Is Oscar Givens in the Hall of Fame?

Oscar Givens has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Oscar Givens play?

Oscar Givens was a Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman.

How many hits did Oscar Givens have?

Oscar Givens had 17 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Oscar Givens have?

Oscar Givens had 1 home run over his career.

What was Oscar Givens' average?

Oscar Givens had a .304 average over his career.

How many teams has Oscar Givens played for?

Oscar Givens played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Oscar Givens retire?

Oscar Givens last played in 1948.

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