Ernie Koy

Born: 9/17/1909 in Sealy, TX, USA

Died: 1/1/2007 in Bellville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1942-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ernest Anyz Koy

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Biography

Ernie Koy was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played in the major leagues from 1938 to 1942. He was primarily known as a position player, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during the pre-World War II era. Koy appeared in 558 games throughout his career, where he compiled a notable batting average of .279, amassing a total of 515 hits. His offensive contributions included 36 home runs and 260 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power at the plate. Additionally, Koy demonstrated speed on the base paths, stealing 40 bases during his time in the league. Koy's playing career unfolded during a period marked by fierce competition and the evolving landscape of baseball, which included the impact of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. His ability to perform consistently as a hitter and a base runner made him a valuable asset to his teams. Koy's legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his role in a bygone era of baseball that set the stage for the sport's future developments. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1942, leaving behind a record that reflected his dedication and skill on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
558	1846	238	515	108	29	36	260	40	137	284	0.279	0.332	0.427	0.759	1694.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.759 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +6.3% above 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
1938	BRO	NL	142	521	78	156	29	13	11	76	15	38	76	0.299	.272 (+10%)	.341 (+3%)	.392 (+19%)	.734 (+12%)	1076.2
1939	BRO	NL	125	425	57	118	37	5	8	67	11	39	64	0.278	.274 (+1%)	.342 (-1%)	.393 (+13%)	.735 (+7%)	432.4
1940	BRO	NL	24	48	9	11	2	1	1	8	1	3	3	0.229	—	—	—	—	-98.7
1940	STL	NL	93	348	44	108	19	5	8	52	12	28	59	0.310	.267 (+16%)	.335 (+10%)	.387 (+19%)	.722 (+15%)	-98.7
1941	STL	NL	13	40	5	8	1	0	2	4	0	1	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CIN	NL	67	204	24	51	11	2	2	27	1	14	22	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (-9%)	.373 (-5%)	.705 (-7%)	0.0
1942	CIN	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	PHI	NL	91	258	21	63	9	3	4	26	0	14	50	0.244	.253 (-4%)	.323 (-12%)	.349 (avg)	.672 (-6%)	0.0