Elbie Fletcher, baseball player, 1934-1949

Elbie Fletcher

Born: 3/18/1916 in Milton, MA, USA

Died: 3/9/1994 in Milton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-16 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Elburt Preston Fletcher

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Biography

Elbie Fletcher was a talented position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1934 to 1949. Born in 1916, Fletcher made a notable impact in the league, playing 1,415 games and accumulating 1,323 hits, which contributed to a respectable career batting average of .271. His offensive prowess was reflected in his 79 home runs and 616 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, Fletcher displayed speed on the base paths, recording 32 stolen bases during his career. Fletcher earned recognition as an All-Star during his time in the league, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive-minded play in the post-war years. Fletcher's contributions on the field and his consistent performance solidified his place in baseball history, making him a memorable figure in the game's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1415 4879 723 1323 228 58 79 616 32 851 495 0.271 0.384 0.390 0.774 11895.7

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .384 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +8.2% 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
1934 BSN NL 8 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1935 BSN NL 39 148 12 35 7 1 1 9 1 7 13 0.236 .279 (-15%) .342 (-21%) .399 (-21%) .742 (-21%) -562.7
1937 BSN NL 148 539 56 133 22 4 1 38 3 56 64 0.247 .276 (-11%) .342 (-6%) .398 (-23%) .740 (-15%) -1599.3
1938 BSN NL 147 529 71 144 24 7 6 48 5 60 40 0.272 .272 (avg) .341 (+3%) .392 (-4%) .734 (-1%) -6.3
1939 BSN NL 35 106 14 26 2 0 0 6 1 19 5 0.245 .274 (-11%) .342 (+7%) .393 (-33%) .735 (-14%) -178.1
1939 PIT NL 102 370 49 112 23 4 12 71 3 48 28 0.303 .274 (+10%) .342 (+13%) .393 (+23%) .735 (+18%) -178.1
1940 PIT NL 147 510 94 139 22 7 16 104 5 119 54 0.273 .267 (+2%) .335 (+25%) .387 (+13%) .722 (+18%) 2552.5
1941 PIT NL 151 521 95 150 29 13 11 74 5 118 54 0.288 .262 (+10%) .332 (+27%) .373 (+22%) .705 (+24%) 3064.2
1942 PIT NL 145 506 86 146 22 5 7 57 0 105 60 0.289 .253 (+14%) .323 (+29%) .349 (+12%) .672 (+20%) 2588.1
1943 PIT NL 154 544 91 154 24 5 9 70 1 95 49 0.283 .255 (+11%) .324 (+22%) .346 (+14%) .671 (+18%) 2312.2
1946 PIT NL 148 532 72 136 25 8 4 66 4 111 37 0.256 .256 (avg) .328 (+17%) .358 (-1%) .687 (+8%) 1236.1
1947 PIT NL 69 157 22 38 9 1 1 22 2 29 24 0.242 .262 (-8%) .336 (+8%) .376 (-12%) .712 (-3%) 15.6
1949 BSN NL 122 413 57 108 19 3 11 51 1 84 65 0.262 .262 (avg) .343 (+15%) .384 (+5%) .727 (+10%) 1116.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1380 0 13237 975 107 1086

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 BSN 1B 1 0 7 0 1 1
1935 BSN 1B 39 0 353 27 1 22
1937 BSN 1B 148 0 1587 108 12 117
1938 BSN 1B 146 0 1424 126 15 108
1939 BSN 1B 31 0 335 8 5 34
1939 PIT 1B 101 0 1010 56 8 97
1940 PIT 1B 147 0 1512 104 11 128
1941 PIT 1B 151 0 1444 118 14 113
1942 PIT 1B 144 0 1379 118 12 104
1943 PIT 1B 154 0 1541 108 6 141
1946 PIT 1B 147 0 1356 106 8 97
1947 PIT 1B 50 0 324 25 5 28
1949 BSN 1B 121 0 965 71 9 96

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1380

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 7.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 22.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 16.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 4.0 336 0