Earl Grace

Born: 2/24/1907 in Barlow, KY, USA

Died: 12/22/1980 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Earl Grace

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Biography

Earl Grace was a professional baseball player born in 1907, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1937. Known primarily as a position player, Grace played in a total of 627 games throughout his career. He recorded 493 hits, including 31 home runs, and accumulated 251 RBIs, finishing with a career batting average of .263. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression era and the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, Grace made a significant impact on the teams he played for during his tenure. Grace's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as he was known for his solid hitting and reliable presence in the lineup. While he did not steal many bases, with a career total of just 1, his contributions at the plate and as an all-around player helped his teams during a competitive period in baseball history. His retirement in 1937 marked the end of a career that, while perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, showcased the dedication and talent that defined the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
627	1877	169	493	83	10	31	251	1	185	130	0.263	0.331	0.367	0.698	-1503.4

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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	CHC	NL	27	80	7	20	1	0	2	17	0	9	7	0.250	.289 (-14%)	.353 (-6%)	.415 (-19%)	.769 (-13%)	-158.3
1931	CHC	NL	7	9	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	PIT	NL	47	150	8	42	6	1	1	20	0	13	5	0.280	.276 (+1%)	.338 (avg)	.388 (-9%)	.726 (-5%)	0.0
1932	PIT	NL	115	390	41	107	17	5	8	55	0	14	23	0.274	.275 (avg)	.335 (-9%)	.391 (+4%)	.726 (-2%)	-287.0
1933	PIT	NL	93	291	22	84	13	1	3	44	0	26	23	0.289	.270 (+7%)	.329 (+6%)	.377 (-2%)	.707 (+2%)	151.9
1934	PIT	NL	95	289	27	78	17	1	4	24	0	20	19	0.270	.278 (-3%)	.340 (-7%)	.392 (-4%)	.733 (-5%)	-328.1
1935	PIT	NL	77	224	19	59	8	1	3	29	1	32	17	0.263	.279 (-6%)	.342 (+4%)	.399 (-13%)	.742 (-5%)	-128.1
1936	PHI	NL	86	221	24	55	11	0	4	32	0	34	20	0.249	.283 (-12%)	.349 (+1%)	.404 (-13%)	.753 (-7%)	-198.4
1937	PHI	NL	80	223	19	47	10	1	6	29	0	33	15	0.211	.276 (-24%)	.342 (-9%)	.398 (-13%)	.740 (-11%)	-442.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	8	1	0	1
C	557	0	1977	247	30	49

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1929	CHN	C	27	106	18	0	1
1931	CHN	C	2	9	1	0	0
1931	PIT	C	45	128	23	4	5
1932	PIT	C	114	364	48	1	10
1933	PIT	C	88	305	37	7	7
1934	PIT	1B	1	8	1	0	1
1934	PIT	C	83	304	26	6	4
1935	PIT	C	69	269	35	3	9
1936	PHI	C	65	217	29	6	3
1937	PHI	C	64	275	30	3	10