Eddie Lukon

Born: 8/5/1920 in Burgettstown, PA, USA

Died: 11/7/1996 in Canonsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-08-06 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Edward Paul Lukon

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Biography

Eddie Lukon was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played primarily as a position player from 1941 to 1947. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which included the impact of World War II on the sport and the integration of African American players into Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Lukon appeared in 213 games, accumulating 143 hits and achieving a batting average of .236. He showcased his power at the plate with 23 home runs and contributed 70 RBIs to his teams. Additionally, he demonstrated base-running agility with 4 stolen bases. Lukon's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, where players often had to adjust their strategies in response to the changing dynamics of the game. While he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during a challenging time for the league highlighted the resilience and determination of players who continued to compete at a high level despite the distractions and challenges of the outside world. Eddie Lukon retired from professional baseball on September 28, 1947, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
213	606	64	143	17	9	23	70	4	60	72	0.236	0.307	0.408	0.714	214.7

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.698 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
1941	CIN	NL	23	86	6	23	3	0	0	3	1	6	6	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.332 (-5%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-12%)	-169.4
1945	CIN	NL	2	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIN	NL	102	312	31	78	8	8	12	34	3	26	29	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.328 (-6%)	.358 (+23%)	.687 (+9%)	390.6
1947	CIN	NL	86	200	26	41	6	1	11	33	0	28	36	0.205	.262 (-22%)	.336 (-9%)	.376 (+9%)	.712 (avg)	-6.4