Earl Naylor

Born: 5/19/1919 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 1/16/1990 in Winter Haven, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-15 | Final Game: 1946-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Earl Eugene Naylor

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Biography

Earl Naylor was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946. Primarily serving as a position player, Naylor's career spanned a significant period during World War II, a time when many athletes were called to serve in the military, which impacted the overall talent pool in the league. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 112 games, accumulating 54 hits, including 3 home runs and driving in 28 runs, while finishing with a batting average of .186. Naylor was known for his tenacity on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his speed, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases. While his offensive numbers may not have been overwhelming, Naylor's presence during a challenging era for baseball players added depth to the teams he played for. His career, though relatively short and modest in terms of statistical output, reflects the resilience and determination of players who participated during a tumultuous period in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	5	20	4	1	0	0	60.3	68	41	5	29	19	6.12	0

Career ERA 6.12 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 71.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1942	PHI	NL	0	5	20	4	1	0	0	60.3	68	41	29	19	6.12	3.57 (-71%)	-1372.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
112	290	22	54	6	1	3	28	2	23	35	0.186	0.248	0.245	0.493	-1271.8

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1942	PHI	NL	76	168	9	33	4	1	0	14	1	11	18	0.196	.253 (-22%)	.323 (-24%)	.349 (-34%)	.672 (-29%)	-850.0
1943	PHI	NL	33	120	12	21	2	0	3	14	1	12	16	0.175	.255 (-32%)	.324 (-21%)	.346 (-23%)	.671 (-22%)	-421.8
1946	BRO	NL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0