Carl East

Born: 8/27/1893 in Marietta, GA, USA

Died: 1/15/1953 in Whitesburg, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-24 | Final Game: 1924-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Carlton William East

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Biography

Carl East was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1915 to 1924. Primarily a position player, East played a brief but noteworthy role in Major League Baseball, appearing in just three games during his time in the big leagues. Despite the limited number of games, he showcased a respectable batting average of .286, collecting two hits and driving in two runs. His ability to contribute effectively in these limited opportunities highlighted his potential during a time when the game was evolving and becoming increasingly competitive. East's career unfolded during the early years of the 20th century, a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where pitching dominated the game, and offensive statistics were often lower than in later decades. Although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his contribution to his team during his brief stint remains a testament to the many players who fought for their place in the league amidst fierce competition. Carl East's legacy, while modest in terms of statistical achievements, reflects the spirit of determination that defined many ballplayers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	1	0	0	0	3.3	6	6	0	2	1	16.20	0

Career ERA 16.20 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 459.3% 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
1915	SLA	AL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	3.3	6	6	2	1	16.20	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.286	0.444	0.429	0.873	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +34.1% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.873 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +26.3% above 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
1915	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	WSN	AL	2	6	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	4	0	1	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	SLA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1924	WS1	OF	2	0	4	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Right Field	2