Verdo Elmore, baseball player, 1924-1924

Verdo Elmore

Born: 12/10/1899 in Gordo, AL, USA

Died: 8/5/1969 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-11 | Final Game: 1924-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Verdo Wilson Elmore

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Biography

Verdo Elmore was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1924 season. His career spanned from September 11 to September 24 of that year, during which he appeared in 7 games as a position player. Despite the short duration of his time in the league, Elmore made his mark as a member of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and styles of play. Throughout his Major League career, Elmore recorded 3 hits, finishing with a batting average of 0.176. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not register any stolen bases. Although his statistics may not reflect the accomplishments of a long-term star, Elmore's participation in the league during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many players who passed through the Major Leagues, each contributing in their own way to the sport's development and legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 17 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.176 0.222 0.353 0.575 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1924 SLA AL 7 17 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 SLA OF 3 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1922, 1923