Eddie Carnett, baseball player, 1941-1945

Eddie Carnett

Born: 10/21/1916 in Springfield, MO, USA

Died: 11/4/2016 in Ringling, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edwin Elliott Carnett

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Biography

Eddie Carnett was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. Born in 1916, Carnett's career spanned from 1941 to 1945, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which led to a significant impact on the sport as many players enlisted. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 158 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile position player. With a batting average of .268, Carnett recorded 142 hits, including one home run, and drove in 67 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a competitive era. Carnett's playing style reflected the tenacity and adaptability of players during the time, as he also managed to steal five bases throughout his career. His contributions on the field helped to solidify his role in the game during a time when the sport was navigating through the complexities of wartime adjustments and the evolving dynamics of major league play. As a product of this unique era, Eddie Carnett remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his dedication to the game and his contributions to his team's success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 5 1 3 4 8.44 0

Career ERA 8.44 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 126.5% 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
1941 BSN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 4 3 3 2 20.25 — 0.0
1944 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 1 9.00 — -
1945 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 530 56 142 25 8 1 67 5 28 44 0.268 0.312 0.351 0.663 -369.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near 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
1941 BSN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHW AL 126 457 51 126 18 8 1 60 5 26 35 0.276 .261 (+5%) .325 (-1%) .357 (avg) .683 (-1%) -138.1
1945 CLE AL 30 73 5 16 7 0 0 7 0 2 9 0.219 .260 (-16%) .328 (-24%) .354 (-11%) .683 (-17%) -231.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 0 226 9 1 16
OF 104 0 230 8 12 1
P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 BSN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1944 CHA 1B 25 0 226 9 1 16
1944 CHA OF 88 0 197 7 11 0
1944 CHA P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1945 CLE OF 16 0 33 1 1 1
1945 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 6
First Base 25
Left Field 69
Center Field 26
Right Field 14