Eddie Basinski

Born: 11/4/1922 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 1/8/2022 in Gladstone, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-20 | Final Game: 1947-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Edwin Frank Basinski

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Biography

Eddie Basinski was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. Born in 1922, Basinski's career spanned from May 20, 1944, to July 4, 1947. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 203 games across his tenure. Known for his gritty playing style, Basinski accumulated 147 hits and achieved a batting average of .244, along with 4 home runs and 59 RBIs. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Basinski's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era when many veterans returned to the game, infusing it with renewed talent and competitiveness. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific power of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain significant. Basinski's ability to perform consistently in the infield and his dedication to the sport made him a valuable asset during his time in the league, leaving a lasting legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
203	602	58	147	19	7	4	59	1	35	70	0.244	0.292	0.319	0.611	-1336.7

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
1944	BRO	NL	39	105	13	27	4	1	0	9	1	6	10	0.257	.261 (-2%)	.325 (-5%)	.357 (-12%)	.683 (-9%)	-148.2
1945	BRO	NL	108	336	30	88	9	4	0	33	0	11	33	0.262	.260 (avg)	.328 (-11%)	.354 (-12%)	.683 (-11%)	-767.6
1947	PIT	NL	56	161	15	32	6	2	4	17	0	18	27	0.199	.262 (-24%)	.336 (-17%)	.376 (-11%)	.712 (-14%)	-420.9