Elden Auker, baseball player, 1933-1942

Elden Auker

Born: 9/21/1910 in Norcatur, KS, USA

Died: 8/4/2006 in Vero Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-08-10 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Elden LeRoy Auker

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Biography

Elden Auker was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1930s and early 1940s, known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style. Born in 1910, Auker made his big league debut in 1933 and showcased his talents until his retirement in 1942. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 130 wins and 101 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42. Auker struck out a total of 594 batters and recorded 2 saves, making him a reliable presence on the mound. Auker played during an era that encompassed both the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II, a time when baseball served as a significant source of entertainment and hope for many Americans. His performances contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during this transformative period. Auker's ability to adapt and excel in a competitive environment solidified his status as a noteworthy player in baseball history, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
130 101 333 261 126 14 2 1963.3 2230 964 129 706 594 4.42 0

Career ERA 4.42 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 5.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1933 DET AL 3 3 15 6 2 1 0 55.0 63 32 25 17 5.24 3.86 (-36%) -860.8
1934 DET AL 15 7 43 18 10 2 1 205.0 234 78 56 86 3.42 4.29 (+20%) 2546.4
1935 DET AL 18 7 36 25 13 2 0 195.0 213 83 61 63 3.83 4.35 (+12%) -714.5
1936 DET AL 13 16 35 31 14 2 0 215.3 263 117 83 66 4.89 4.59 (-7%) -113.3
1937 DET AL 17 9 39 32 19 1 1 252.7 250 109 97 73 3.88 4.34 (+10%) -1186.5
1938 DET AL 11 10 27 24 12 1 0 160.7 184 94 56 46 5.27 4.35 (-21%) -1847.5
1939 BOS AL 9 10 31 25 6 1 0 151.0 183 90 61 43 5.36 4.28 (-25%) -2206.0
1940 SLA AL 16 11 38 35 20 2 0 263.7 299 116 96 78 3.96 4.21 (+6%) -1136.1
1941 SLA AL 14 15 34 31 13 0 0 216.0 268 132 85 60 5.50 3.94 (-40%) -4176.7
1942 SLA AL 14 13 35 34 17 2 0 249.0 273 113 86 62 4.08 3.57 (-14%) -2743.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
356 700 73 131 15 9 6 72 2 41 232 0.187 0.234 0.260 0.494 -3770.2

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1933 DET AL 15 17 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1934 DET AL 43 74 3 11 2 0 0 8 0 4 28 0.149 .278 (-47%) .340 (-44%) .392 (-55%) .733 (-50%) -649.0
1935 DET AL 36 74 8 16 3 2 0 8 0 2 17 0.216 .279 (-23%) .342 (-31%) .399 (-22%) .742 (-26%) -366.8
1936 DET AL 35 78 7 24 1 2 0 15 0 7 24 0.308 .283 (+8%) .349 (+6%) .404 (-8%) .753 (-1%) -4.1
1937 DET AL 43 91 14 18 4 2 3 16 0 8 36 0.198 .276 (-28%) .342 (-23%) .398 (-3%) .740 (-13%) -240.7
1938 DET AL 27 57 6 5 0 0 0 2 1 4 24 0.088 .272 (-68%) .341 (-53%) .392 (-78%) .734 (-66%) -640.1
1939 BOS AL 31 53 6 12 1 0 2 3 0 1 14 0.226 .274 (-17%) .342 (-30%) .393 (-9%) .735 (-18%) -183.5
1940 SLA AL 38 89 11 19 2 1 1 10 0 9 29 0.213 .267 (-20%) .335 (-15%) .387 (-25%) .722 (-20%) -304.4
1941 SLA AL 37 80 8 10 1 1 0 5 1 3 27 0.125 .262 (-52%) .332 (-53%) .373 (-56%) .705 (-55%) -749.7
1942 SLA AL 51 87 9 14 1 1 0 4 0 3 28 0.161 .253 (-36%) .323 (-42%) .349 (-44%) .672 (-43%) -632.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1934 WS DET 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 3 3 0 17.3 22 9 7 3 4.67

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1935 WS DET 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 6 2 2 1 3.00
1934 WS DET 1 1 2 2 0 11.3 16 7 5 2 5.56

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 333 0 120 460 20 38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 DET P 15 0 1 9 0 0
1934 DET P 43 0 9 53 2 3
1935 DET P 36 0 5 44 0 4
1936 DET P 35 0 10 60 4 7
1937 DET P 39 0 15 72 3 4
1938 DET P 27 0 12 41 1 1
1939 BOS P 31 0 9 35 4 2
1940 SLA P 38 0 27 51 4 4
1941 SLA P 34 0 14 43 0 6
1942 SLA P 35 0 18 52 2 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kansas State University Manhattan KS 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 1.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 1.0 336 0
1935 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 2.0 80 0