Truck Eagan, baseball player, 1901-1901

Truck Eagan

Born: 8/10/1877 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/19/1949 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-01 | Final Game: 1901-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Charles Eugene Eagan

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Biography

Truck Eagan, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1901 to 1905. Primarily recognized as a position player, Eagan's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of nine games. During this short stint, he accumulated four hits, driving in four runs, which gave him a batting average of .133. Though he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal one base, showcasing a hint of speed on the basepaths. Eagan played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball tactics and player roles, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive approach. While his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Eagan's presence during the early years of the 20th century contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans of the many players who sought to make their mark in the game, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 30 2 4 0 1 0 4 1 1 7 0.133 0.161 0.200 0.361 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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
1901 PIT NL 4 12 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1901 CLE AL 5 18 2 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 4 18 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 3 0 3 9 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 PIT SS 3 0 3 9 1 0
1901 CLE 2B 5 0 4 18 0 0
1901 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3