Eddie Dwight

Born: 2/25/1905 in Dalton, GA, USA

Died: 11/27/1975 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Dwight

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Biography

Eddie Dwight, born in 1905, is an active position player known for his versatility and speed on the field. Over his career, Dwight has played in 209 games, amassing 180 hits and maintaining a batting average of .258. His contributions to the team extend beyond just hitting; he has demonstrated impressive base-running skills with 73 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to change the dynamics of a game with his speed. Dwight's offensive capabilities include 2 home runs and 57 RBIs, which highlight his role as a reliable contributor in the lineup. Throughout his career, Dwight has been recognized for his talent, earning one All-Star selection that underscores his impact in the league. As a player active in the contemporary era of baseball, he embodies the modern game's emphasis on speed and agility, bringing an exciting element to the diamond. With years still ahead of him, Dwight continues to strive for excellence and aims to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	697	143	180	14	8	2	57	73	83	4	0.258	0.345	0.310	0.655	-912.4

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1925	ABC	NNL	50	173	30	43	5	1	0	16	6	18	0	0.249	.288 (-14%)	.349 (-9%)	.407 (-29%)	.756 (-20%)	-581.1
1928	KCM	NNL	73	250	43	67	5	5	0	16	29	22	2	0.268	.280 (-5%)	.342 (-1%)	.395 (-17%)	.737 (-10%)	-387.1
1929	KCM	NNL	11	34	8	11	0	1	1	7	4	2	0	0.324	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	AB2	NNL	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	AB2	NSL	4	13	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	KCM	IND	6	20	5	6	0	0	0	0	6	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	KCM	IND	7	25	3	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	KCM	IND	12	43	7	13	1	0	0	2	3	3	0	0.302	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	KCM	IND	9	30	6	9	2	1	0	2	3	5	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	KCM	NAL	35	101	38	23	1	0	1	11	22	31	0	0.228	.276 (-18%)	.342 (+22%)	.398 (-33%)	.740 (-7%)	55.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1937	ALC	KCM	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	2	3	5	0	0
OF	198	147	272	9	9	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	ABC	2B	6	0	0	0	0	0
1925	ABC	OF	45	1	0	0	0	0
1928	KCM	OF	73	71	137	6	4	0
1929	KCM	OF	11	9	19	0	0	0
1931	AB2	OF	2	2	10	0	0	0
1932	AB2	OF	4	3	6	0	0	0
1933	KCM	OF	6	6	9	0	1	0
1934	KCM	OF	7	7	15	0	1	0
1935	KCM	OF	11	11	14	2	0	2
1936	KCM	OF	9	9	20	1	1	0
1937	KCM	2B	2	2	3	5	0	0
1937	KCM	OF	30	28	42	0	2	0