Earle Gardner

Born: 1/24/1884 in Sparta, IL, USA

Died: 3/2/1943 in Sparta, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-18 | Final Game: 1912-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Earle McClurkin Gardner

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Biography

Earle Gardner was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1908 and 1912. Primarily playing as a position player, Gardner appeared in 273 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 249 hits, culminating in a batting average of .263. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 38 bases, showcasing his ability to create scoring opportunities for his team. Gardner also contributed offensively with 108 runs batted in and hit one home run during his tenure in the league. Gardner's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving both in terms of athleticism and strategy. His tenure coincided with the tail end of the Deadball Era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on speed and defense. Although not a household name, Earle Gardner's contributions on the field reflected the changing dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century, serving as an example of the skill sets valued during that time. He remained a part of baseball history until his retirement on June 22, 1912.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	948	105	249	26	5	1	108	38	50	71	0.263	0.305	0.304	0.609	-1449.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1908	NYY	AL	20	75	7	16	2	0	0	4	0	1	6	0.213	.240 (-11%)	.298 (-22%)	.306 (-22%)	.605 (-22%)	-239.8
1909	NYY	AL	22	85	12	28	4	0	0	15	4	3	8	0.329	.244 (+35%)	.306 (+15%)	.312 (+20%)	.618 (+18%)	198.8
1910	NYY	AL	86	271	36	66	4	2	1	24	9	21	22	0.244	.249 (-2%)	.317 (-5%)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-9%)	-391.7
1911	NYY	AL	102	357	36	94	13	2	0	39	14	20	27	0.263	.266 (-1%)	.336 (-7%)	.356 (-13%)	.693 (-10%)	-691.2
1912	NYY	AL	43	160	14	45	3	1	0	26	11	5	8	0.281	.268 (+5%)	.335 (-10%)	.358 (-13%)	.694 (-11%)	-325.3