Eddie Kazak

Born: 7/18/1920 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Died: 12/15/1999 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-29 | Final Game: 1952-07-01

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

Full name: Edward Terrance Kazak

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Biography

Eddie Kazak was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1948 to 1952. Primarily playing as a position player, Kazak appeared in 218 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .273. Over the course of his career, he recorded 165 hits, 11 home runs, and 71 RBIs, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. Kazak's offensive prowess earned him an All-Star selection, reflecting his status as one of the standout players in the league during his playing years. Kazak's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and talent, as veterans returned home and new stars emerged. Known for his versatility and solid hitting, Kazak was part of a generation of players that helped bridge the gap between the tail end of the deadball era and the more dynamic offensive approach that characterized the 1950s. Despite his relatively brief career, Kazak's impact on the field and his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history. He retired on July 1, 1952, leaving behind a legacy as a competent player in a competitive era of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
218	605	69	165	22	6	11	71	0	52	45	0.273	0.332	0.383	0.716	61.6

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	STL	NL	6	22	1	6	3	0	0	2	0	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	STL	NL	92	326	43	99	15	3	6	42	29	17	0.304	.262 (+16%)	.343 (+5%)	.384 (+10%)	.727 (+8%)	455.4
1950	STL	NL	93	207	21	53	2	2	5	23	18	19	0.256	.265 (-4%)	.346 (-8%)	.401 (-11%)	.747 (-10%)	-393.8
1951	STL	NL	11	33	2	6	2	0	0	4	5	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	STL	NL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CIN	NL	13	15	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0