Eddie Bockman, baseball player, 1946-1949

Eddie Bockman

Born: 7/26/1920 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

Died: 9/29/2011 in Millbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-11 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Edward Bockman

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Biography

Eddie Bockman, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1946 to 1949. Primarily recognized as a position player, Bockman made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s, a period characterized by the integration of African American players into the league, which profoundly changed the game. Over the course of his career, he participated in 199 games, where he recorded 109 hits and hit 11 home runs, contributing to a total of 56 RBIs. His batting average settled at .23, and he also showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Bockman's playing style exemplified the tenacity and grit that defined many athletes of his era. While he may not have been among the standout stars, his contributions as a reliable role player added depth to the teams he played for. After retiring in 1949, Bockman's career remained a testament to the evolving landscape of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
41.0 38.0 2.0 7.0 2.0 0 0 4.0 3.0 0 0 0.184 0.244 0.237 0.481

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1947 14.0 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 .000 0.143 .000 0.143
1948 27.0 26.0 2.0 7.0 2.0 0 0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0.269 0.296 0.346 0.642

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
199 474 54 109 16 4 11 56 5 46 87 0.230 0.299 0.350 0.650 -824.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1946 NYY AL 4 12 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1947 CLE AL 46 66 8 17 2 2 1 14 0 5 17 0.258 .262 (-2%) .336 (-8%) .376 (+5%) .712 (-1%) -39.1
1948 PIT NL 70 176 23 42 7 1 4 23 2 17 35 0.239 .263 (-9%) .340 (-9%) .379 (-6%) .719 (-7%) -247.9
1949 PIT NL 79 220 21 49 6 1 6 19 3 23 31 0.223 .262 (-15%) .343 (-14%) .384 (-11%) .727 (-12%) -537.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 11 7 1 2
3B 135 0 127 258 17 30
OF 1 0 5 2 0 2
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 NYA 3B 4 0 8 6 1 3
1947 CLE 2B 4 0 7 6 1 2
1947 CLE 3B 12 0 10 25 2 4
1947 CLE OF 1 0 5 2 0 2
1947 CLE SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 PIT 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1948 PIT 3B 51 0 50 100 6 9
1949 PIT 2B 5 0 3 1 0 0
1949 PIT 3B 68 0 59 127 8 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 135
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1