Ike Eichrodt, baseball player, 1925-1931

Ike Eichrodt

Born: 1/6/1903 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/14/1965 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-07 | Final Game: 1931-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Frederick George Eichrodt

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Biography

Ike Eichrodt was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose career spanned from 1925 until his retirement in 1931. Primarily a position player, Eichrodt appeared in 171 games over his six seasons in Major League Baseball. He notched a total of 121 hits, contributing to a batting average of .234. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 51 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Eichrodt played during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his contributions to his teams were valuable in the context of the time, as he participated in the evolving strategies of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s. His career reflects the dedication and hard work of many players who played the game during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
171 516 51 121 34 5 0 51 3 21 51 0.234 0.264 0.320 0.584 -2076.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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 CLE AL 15 52 4 12 3 1 0 4 0 2 7 0.231 .288 (-20%) .349 (-26%) .407 (-20%) .756 (-23%) -216.4
1926 CLE AL 37 80 14 25 7 1 0 7 1 2 11 0.312 .279 (+12%) .345 (-5%) .390 (+9%) .735 (+3%) 1.2
1927 CLE AL 85 267 24 59 19 2 0 25 2 16 25 0.221 .282 (-22%) .344 (-23%) .392 (-22%) .736 (-22%) -1194.7
1931 CHW AL 34 117 9 25 5 1 0 15 0 1 8 0.214 .276 (-23%) .338 (-35%) .388 (-30%) .726 (-32%) -666.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 153 0 308 16 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 CLE OF 13 0 30 0 2 0
1926 CLE OF 27 0 38 3 1 1
1927 CLE OF 81 0 170 13 4 6
1931 CHA OF 32 0 70 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 37
Center Field 108
Right Field 9