Eddie Joost, baseball player, 134 home runs, 1936-1955

Eddie Joost

Born: 6/5/1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/12/2011 in Fair Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-11 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

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

Full name: Edwin David Joost

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Biography

Eddie Joost was an accomplished professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1936 to 1955. Born in 1916, Joost established himself as a reliable position player in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily known for his time with the Philadelphia Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds. Over the course of 1,574 games, he recorded 1,339 hits, 134 home runs, and 601 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. His versatility and strong defensive skills made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he was recognized for his contributions to the game with two All-Star selections. Joost played during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the integration of African American players and the increasing importance of statistical analysis in evaluating player performance. His ability to draw walks and maintain a competent on-base presence, as evidenced by his 61 stolen bases, showcased his understanding of the game and strategic approach at the plate. Eddie Joost's legacy endures as a testament to the skill and dedication of players who shaped the sport during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1574 5606 874 1339 238 35 134 601 61 1043 827 0.239 0.361 0.366 0.727 6218.4

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
1936 CIN NL 13 26 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 6 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1939 CIN NL 42 143 23 36 6 3 0 14 1 12 15 0.252 .274 (-8%) .342 (-9%) .393 (-15%) .735 (-12%) -323.8
1940 CIN NL 88 278 24 60 7 2 1 24 4 32 40 0.216 .267 (-19%) .335 (-10%) .387 (-31%) .722 (-22%) -1049.8
1941 CIN NL 152 537 67 136 25 4 4 40 9 69 59 0.253 .262 (-3%) .332 (+2%) .373 (-10%) .705 (-4%) -287.7
1942 CIN NL 142 562 65 126 30 3 6 41 9 62 57 0.224 .253 (-12%) .323 (-5%) .349 (-8%) .672 (-7%) -695.7
1943 BSN NL 124 421 34 78 16 3 2 20 5 68 80 0.185 .255 (-28%) .324 (-8%) .346 (-27%) .671 (-18%) -1260.2
1945 BSN NL 35 141 16 35 7 1 0 9 0 13 7 0.248 .260 (-5%) .328 (-5%) .354 (-12%) .683 (-9%) -201.9
1947 PHA AL 151 540 76 111 22 3 13 64 6 114 110 0.206 .262 (-22%) .336 (+3%) .376 (-12%) .712 (-5%) -186.3
1948 PHA AL 135 509 99 127 22 2 16 55 2 119 87 0.250 .263 (-5%) .340 (+15%) .379 (+4%) .719 (+9%) 1438.7
1949 PHA AL 144 525 128 138 25 3 23 81 2 149 80 0.263 .262 (avg) .343 (+25%) .384 (+18%) .727 (+21%) 3021.9
1950 PHA AL 131 476 79 111 12 3 18 58 5 103 68 0.233 .265 (-12%) .346 (+8%) .401 (-4%) .747 (+1%) 435.8
1951 PHA AL 140 553 107 160 28 5 19 78 10 106 70 0.289 .260 (+11%) .336 (+22%) .385 (+20%) .721 (+21%) 2692.3
1952 PHA AL 146 540 94 132 26 3 20 75 5 122 94 0.244 .252 (-3%) .326 (+19%) .369 (+12%) .696 (+15%) 2149.9
1953 PHA AL 51 177 39 44 6 0 6 15 3 45 24 0.249 .264 (-6%) .335 (+19%) .397 (-3%) .733 (+7%) 410.6
1954 PHA AL 19 47 7 17 3 0 1 9 0 10 10 0.362 — — — — 312.6
1955 BOS AL 55 119 15 23 2 0 5 17 0 17 21 0.193 .258 (-25%) .332 (-10%) .393 (-15%) .726 (-12%) -237.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 25 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 2 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 7 25 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 2 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 10 0 0 1
2B 166 7 380 425 43 93
3B 95 5 131 233 23 20
SS 1297 25 2755 3844 291 928

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 CIN 2B 5 0 10 9 0 1
1936 CIN SS 7 0 5 13 1 3
1937 CIN 2B 6 0 8 13 3 2
1939 CIN 2B 32 0 88 89 8 20
1939 CIN SS 6 0 6 12 4 3
1940 CIN 2B 7 0 12 16 0 3
1940 CIN 3B 4 0 4 14 0 0
1940 CIN SS 78 0 145 240 16 48
1941 CIN 1B 2 0 10 0 0 1
1941 CIN 2B 4 0 6 13 1 2
1941 CIN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1941 CIN SS 147 0 310 415 45 85
1942 CIN 2B 15 0 51 54 5 14
1942 CIN SS 130 0 248 380 45 79
1943 BSN 2B 60 0 141 167 17 37
1943 BSN 3B 67 0 104 171 16 15
1943 BSN SS 2 0 2 3 0 1
1945 BSN 2B 19 0 45 41 5 9
1945 BSN 3B 16 0 19 35 7 4
1947 PHA SS 151 0 370 452 38 100
1948 PHA SS 135 0 325 409 20 115
1949 PHA SS 144 0 352 442 25 126
1950 PHA SS 131 0 241 389 29 117
1951 PHA SS 140 0 325 422 20 115
1952 PHA SS 146 0 278 431 28 81
1953 PHA SS 51 0 102 147 11 33
1954 PHA 2B 1 0 1 4 0 1
1954 PHA 3B 5 5 4 11 0 1
1954 PHA SS 9 7 9 17 1 3
1955 BOS 2B 17 7 18 19 4 4
1955 BOS 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1955 BOS SS 20 18 37 72 8 19

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 166
Third Base 94
Shortstop 1303

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 20.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 32.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 11.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 39.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 35.0 336 2