Liz Funk

Born: 10/28/1904 in La Cygne, KS, USA

Died: 1/16/1968 in Norman, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-26 | Final Game: 1933-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Elias Calvin Funk

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Biography

Liz Funk was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played in the Major Leagues from 1929 until 1933. As a versatile position player, Funk participated in a total of 273 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable hitter and base runner. He concluded his tenure with a batting average of .267 and recorded 261 hits, which included 6 home runs and 105 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 29 bags, highlighting his speed and agility on the field. Funk's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the Roaring Twenties and the onset of the Great Depression. This era saw the evolution of the game, with a growing emphasis on both power hitting and strategic base running. Despite not being a household name, Funk contributed to his teams with a solid offensive presence and versatility, embodying the characteristics of many players of his time who navigated the challenges of the sport amid changing social and economic landscapes. His contributions to the game remain a testament to the competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	976	134	261	47	16	6	105	29	73	58	0.267	0.322	0.367	0.688	-1862.1

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1929	NYY	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	DET	AL	140	527	74	145	26	11	4	65	12	29	39	0.275	.293 (-6%)	.354 (-10%)	.429 (-9%)	.784 (-10%)	-1201.5
1932	CHW	AL	122	440	59	114	21	5	2	40	17	43	19	0.259	.275 (-6%)	.335 (-3%)	.391 (-12%)	.726 (-8%)	-660.6
1933	CHW	AL	10	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0