Eddie Jefferson

Born: 11/27/1922 in Selma, AL, USA

Died: 2/26/1987 in Oxon Hill, MD, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Lawrence Jefferson

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Biography

Eddie Jefferson, born in 1922, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 2-2, Jefferson showcases an ERA of 5.72, reflecting his journey in a demanding sport that often tests the limits of an athlete's skill and endurance. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 15 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge batters and contribute to his team’s efforts, even though he has yet to record a save. As an active player, Jefferson continues to make his mark in the game, navigating through the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His presence on the field not only highlights the challenges pitchers face in today's era but also serves as an inspiration to younger players aspiring to make their own contributions to the sport. Jefferson's ongoing career reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for baseball that resonates with fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	15	7	1	0	0	56.7	72	36	0	24	15	5.72	0

Career ERA 5.72 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 57.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1945	PS	NN2	1	1	6	3	0	0	0	19.3	24	11	5	5	5.12	3.67 (-40%)	335.4
1946	PS	NN2	1	1	9	4	1	0	0	37.3	48	25	19	10	6.03	3.59 (-68%)	-63.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.118	0.211	0.118	0.328	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 52.1% 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
1945	PS	NN2	6	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PS	NN2	9	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	7	0	18	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PS	P	6	3	0	4	0	0
1946	PS	P	9	4	0	14	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15