Eddie Palmer, baseball player, 1917-1917

Eddie Palmer

Born: 6/1/1893 in Petty, TX, USA

Died: 1/9/1983 in Marlow, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-06 | Final Game: 1917-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edwin Henry Palmer

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Eddie Palmer was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played in the major leagues during the 1917 season. His career was relatively brief, spanning from September 6 to September 29 of that year, during which he appeared in 16 games. Palmer was primarily utilized as a position player and concluded his short-lived career with a batting average of .212. He recorded 11 hits, 5 runs batted in (RBIs), and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing a mix of speed and offensive capability, albeit with limited overall impact at the plate. Despite his limited time in the majors, Palmer's participation came during a tumultuous period in baseball history, characterized by the challenges of World War I and the deadball era, where games were often defined by low-scoring contests and a focus on small ball tactics. Palmer's contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the spirit of a time when many players faced significant obstacles and competition for roster spots. His legacy, while not widely celebrated, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 52 7 11 1 0 0 5 1 7 7 0.212 0.305 0.231 0.536 -96.2

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1917 PHA AL 16 52 7 11 1 0 0 5 1 7 7 0.212 .248 (-15%) .312 (-2%) .323 (-29%) .635 (-16%) -96.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 0 16 28 5 1
SS 1 0 0 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PHA 3B 13 0 16 28 5 1
1917 PHA SS 1 0 0 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13
Shortstop 1