Eddie Mayo

Born: 4/15/1910 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 11/27/2006 in Banning, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-05-22 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Mayo

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Biography

Eddie Mayo, born in 1910, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1936 to 1948. Known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute offensively, Mayo played a total of 834 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded 759 hits, which included 26 home runs and 287 RBIs. His batting average settled at .252, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 29 stolen bases. Mayo's contributions on the field earned him recognition, culminating in an All-Star selection during his time in the league. Mayo emerged in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, where power hitting began to take precedence. He made a name for himself not only with his bat but also with his glove, often being praised for his defensive capabilities. His achievements included being named TSN Guide MVP, highlighting his significance in the game. After retiring in 1948, Mayo left a lasting legacy that reflects the spirit of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	4.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.500	0.600	0.500	1.100

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	5.0	4.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.500	0.600	0.500	1.100

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
834	3013	350	759	119	16	26	287	29	257	175	0.252	0.313	0.328	0.641	-4478.9

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1936	NY1	NL	46	141	11	28	4	1	1	8	0	11	12	0.199	.283 (-30%)	.349 (-27%)	.404 (-35%)	.753 (-31%)	-804.3
1937	BSN	NL	65	172	19	39	6	1	1	18	1	15	20	0.227	.276 (-18%)	.342 (-15%)	.398 (-27%)	.740 (-21%)	-660.2
1938	BSN	NL	8	14	2	3	0	0	1	4	0	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHA	AL	128	471	49	103	10	1	0	28	2	34	32	0.219	.255 (-15%)	.324 (-14%)	.346 (-30%)	.671 (-22%)	-1896.1
1944	DET	AL	154	607	76	151	18	3	5	63	9	57	23	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.325 (-3%)	.357 (-12%)	.683 (-8%)	-822.1
1945	DET	AL	134	501	71	143	24	3	10	54	7	47	29	0.285	.260 (+9%)	.328 (+5%)	.354 (+14%)	.683 (+10%)	920.2
1946	DET	AL	51	202	21	51	9	2	0	22	6	14	12	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.328 (-9%)	.358 (-12%)	.687 (-10%)	-374.3
1947	DET	AL	142	535	66	149	28	4	6	48	3	48	28	0.279	.262 (+6%)	.336 (avg)	.376 (+1%)	.712 (+1%)	16.0
1948	DET	AL	106	370	35	92	20	1	2	42	1	30	19	0.249	.263 (-6%)	.340 (-9%)	.379 (-14%)	.719 (-12%)	-858.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	29	4	7	1	0	0	2	3	2	0.241

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	WS	DET	7	28	4	7	1	0	0	2	3	2	0.250
1936	WS	NY1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	544	1334	1564	65	367
3B	229	278	392	19	31
SS	13	19	42	2	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1936	NY1	3B	40	32	69	2	8
1937	BSN	3B	50	57	73	6	2
1938	BSN	3B	6	4	8	1	2
1938	BSN	SS	2	2	2	0	1
1943	PHA	3B	123	176	223	10	18
1944	DET	2B	143	384	458	19	120
1944	DET	SS	11	17	40	2	5
1945	DET	2B	124	326	393	15	91
1946	DET	2B	49	96	125	8	28
1947	DET	2B	142	326	365	12	80
1948	DET	2B	86	202	223	11	48
1948	DET	3B	10	9	19	0	1