Eddie Silber

Born: 6/6/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/26/1976 in Dunedin, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-03 | Final Game: 1939-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward James Silber

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Biography

Eddie Silber was a professional baseball player born in 1914 who played as a position player in the major leagues from 1937 until April 30, 1939. Over his brief career, he appeared in 23 games, where he showcased his batting prowess with a notable batting average of .31. Silber amassed a total of 26 hits and contributed 4 RBIs to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases during his time in the league. Silber's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the late 1930s were marked by a transition toward a more power-oriented game. Despite his limited time in the majors, Silber's strong batting average highlighted his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. His legacy, though not widely recognized, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a competitive era, serving as a reminder of the diverse range of talent that has graced the game throughout its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	84	10	26	2	0	0	4	0	5	14	0.310	0.348	0.333	0.682	-82.0

Career AVG .310 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1937	SLA	AL	22	83	10	26	2	0	0	4	0	5	13	0.313	.276 (+13%)	.342 (+3%)	.398 (-15%)	.740 (-7%)	-82.0
1939	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	21	0	27	0	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SLA	OF	21	0	27	0	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	6
Right Field	15