| Ted Olson | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 27, 1912 Quincy, Massachusetts |
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| Died: December 9, 1980 (aged 68) Weymouth, Massachusetts |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| June 21, 1936 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 13, 1938 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1-1 |
| Earned run average | 7.18 |
| Strikeouts | 18 |
| Teams | |
Theodore Otto Olson (August 27, 1912 – December 9, 1980) was a Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. He played for the Red Sox for 3 seasons (1936–1938) as a starting pitcher.[1] He threw and batted right-handed. He weighed 185 lb and his height is 6 ft 2 in. On April 14, 1940 Olson was sold by Boston Red Sox to Philadelphia Phillies.[2]
Olson was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. He attended Dartmouth College.
Olson made his major league debut at age 23 on June 21, 1936 with the Red Sox. As a pitcher, playing 18 games in his career, he earned a career ERA of 7.18. He earned 18 strikeouts also in his career. Olson played his final game on September 13, 1938.
Olson died on December 9, 1980, in Weymouth, Massachusetts.[3] His cemetery is located at Church of St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Hingham, Massachusetts.