Eddie Haas, baseball player, 1957-1960

Eddie Haas

Born: 5/26/1935 in Paducah, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-08 | Final Game: 1960-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: George Edwin Haas

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Biography

Eddie Haas was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960. Primarily serving as a position player, Haas played a total of 55 games in the big leagues, where he recorded 17 hits and achieved a batting average of .243. Throughout his career, he hit one home run and drove in 10 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during his time on the field. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Haas was recognized for his solid defensive skills and versatility. Haas's playing career unfolded during the late 1950s, a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of baseball strategies. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the historical fabric of the game. After his playing days, Haas continued to be involved in baseball, furthering his legacy within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 70 7 17 3 0 1 10 0 8 20 0.243 0.316 0.329 0.645 0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1957 CHC NL 14 24 1 5 1 0 0 4 0 1 5 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1958 ATL NL 9 14 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1960 ATL NL 32 32 4 7 2 0 1 5 0 5 14 0.219 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 9 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 CHN OF 4 4 4 0 0 0
1958 ML1 OF 3 3 5 0 0 0
1960 ML1 OF 2 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 3
Right Field 2