Eddie Shokes, baseball player, 1941-1946

Eddie Shokes

Born: 1/27/1920 in Charleston, SC, USA

Died: 9/14/2002 in Winchester, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-06-09 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Christopher Shokes

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Biography

Eddie Shokes, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his brief career from 1941 to 1946. Shokes made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 32 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 10 hits, contributing to a batting average of .119. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs and stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the base paths, albeit in limited opportunities. Shokes played during a tumultuous time in baseball history, as the sport was navigating the challenges posed by World War II. Many players were drafted, and the game saw a mixture of talent, including those who were less experienced. Despite his limited statistics, Shokes's career reflects the perseverance and dedication of players who contributed to the game during an era of significant challenges. His time in the majors, though not marked by standout achievements, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 84 3 10 1 0 0 5 1 18 22 0.119 0.275 0.131 0.405 -490.8

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .131 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.405 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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
1941 CIN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CIN NL 31 83 3 10 1 0 0 5 1 18 21 0.120 .256 (-53%) .328 (-16%) .358 (-63%) .687 (-40%) -490.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 29 0 262 14 1 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 CIN 1B 29 0 262 14 1 26

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1939, 1940, 1941