Enos Slaughter, baseball player, 169 home runs, 1938-1959

Enos Slaughter

⭐ Hall of Fame 1985

Born: 4/27/1916 in Roxboro, NC, USA

Died: 8/12/2002 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1959-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Enos Bradsher Slaughter

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Biography

Enos Slaughter, born in 1916, was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1938 until his retirement in 1959. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and fierce competitiveness, Slaughter played primarily as an outfielder and became a crucial figure in Major League Baseball during his era. Over his 21-year career, he participated in 2,380 games, accumulating 2,383 hits, 169 home runs, and 1,304 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .300. His speed on the bases was evident with 71 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and athleticism. Slaughter was selected as an All-Star ten times and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985, solidifying his legacy within the game. He played a significant role during the golden age of baseball, contributing to the St. Louis Cardinals' success in the 1940s and 1950s, including helping the team win four World Series championships. His notable accomplishments, combined with his aggressive playing style and clutch performances, particularly during pivotal moments in games, left an indelible mark on baseball history, making him a revered figure among fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2380 7946 1247 2383 413 148 169 1304 71 1018 538 0.300 0.382 0.453 0.834 27311.5

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.834 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +16.3% above 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
1938 STL NL 112 395 59 109 20 10 8 58 1 32 38 0.276 .272 (+1%) .341 (-3%) .392 (+12%) .734 (+5%) 217.1
1939 STL NL 149 604 95 193 52 5 12 86 2 44 53 0.320 .274 (+17%) .342 (+8%) .393 (+23%) .735 (+16%) 1874.7
1940 STL NL 140 516 96 158 25 13 17 73 8 50 35 0.306 .267 (+15%) .335 (+10%) .387 (+30%) .722 (+21%) 2061.8
1941 STL NL 113 425 71 132 22 9 13 76 4 53 28 0.311 .262 (+18%) .332 (+17%) .373 (+33%) .705 (+26%) 2077.6
1942 STL NL 152 591 100 188 31 17 13 98 9 88 30 0.318 .253 (+26%) .323 (+27%) .349 (+41%) .672 (+35%) 4137.5
1946 STL NL 156 609 100 183 30 8 18 130 9 69 41 0.300 .256 (+17%) .328 (+14%) .358 (+30%) .687 (+22%) 2620.3
1947 STL NL 147 551 100 162 31 13 10 86 4 59 27 0.294 .262 (+12%) .336 (+9%) .376 (+20%) .712 (+15%) 1567.9
1948 STL NL 146 549 91 176 27 11 11 90 4 81 29 0.321 .263 (+22%) .340 (+20%) .379 (+24%) .719 (+22%) 2630.8
1949 STL NL 151 568 92 191 34 13 13 96 3 79 37 0.336 .262 (+28%) .343 (+22%) .384 (+33%) .727 (+28%) 3305.9
1950 STL NL 148 556 82 161 26 7 10 101 3 66 33 0.290 .265 (+9%) .346 (+6%) .401 (+3%) .747 (+5%) 580.0
1951 STL NL 123 409 48 115 17 8 4 64 7 67 25 0.281 .260 (+8%) .336 (+15%) .385 (+1%) .721 (+8%) 810.6
1952 STL NL 140 510 73 153 17 12 11 101 6 70 25 0.300 .252 (+19%) .326 (+18%) .369 (+20%) .696 (+19%) 2024.9
1953 STL NL 143 492 64 143 34 9 6 89 4 80 28 0.291 .264 (+10%) .335 (+18%) .397 (+9%) .733 (+13%) 1530.9
1954 NYY AL 69 125 19 31 4 2 1 19 0 28 8 0.248 .261 (-5%) .333 (+16%) .390 (-14%) .723 (avg) 112.5
1955 NYY AL 10 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 108 267 49 86 12 4 5 34 2 40 17 0.322 .258 (+25%) .332 (+23%) .393 (+15%) .726 (+19%) 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 91 223 37 62 14 3 2 23 1 29 20 0.278 .258 (+8%) .331 (+9%) .397 (-1%) .728 (+4%) 208.0
1956 NYY AL 24 83 15 24 4 2 0 4 1 5 6 0.289 .258 (+12%) .331 (-1%) .397 (-3%) .728 (-2%) 208.0
1957 NYY AL 96 209 24 53 7 1 5 34 0 40 19 0.254 .257 (-2%) .323 (+14%) .391 (-6%) .715 (+3%) 261.4
1958 NYY AL 77 138 21 42 4 1 4 19 2 21 16 0.304 .257 (+18%) .324 (+22%) .394 (+10%) .719 (+16%) 474.2
1959 NYY AL 74 99 10 17 2 0 6 21 1 13 19 0.172 .256 (-33%) .323 (-18%) .392 (-5%) .715 (-11%) -208.5
1959 ATL NL 11 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0.167 — — — — -208.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 79 17 23 3 1 3 8 15 8 0.291

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS NYA 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1957 WS NYA 5 12 2 3 1 0 0 0 3 2 0.250
1956 WS NYA 6 20 6 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 0.350
1946 WS SLN 7 25 5 8 1 1 1 2 4 3 0.320
1942 WS SLN 5 19 3 5 1 0 1 2 3 2 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2064 227 3925 152 82 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 SLN OF 92 0 189 7 6 0
1939 SLN OF 149 0 348 18 12 5
1940 SLN OF 132 0 267 8 3 5
1941 SLN OF 108 0 173 5 10 1
1942 SLN OF 151 0 287 15 4 2
1946 SLN OF 156 0 284 23 6 6
1947 SLN OF 142 0 306 15 6 5
1948 SLN OF 146 0 330 9 10 1
1949 SLN OF 150 0 330 10 6 1
1950 SLN OF 145 0 260 9 6 1
1951 SLN OF 106 0 198 10 1 3
1952 SLN OF 137 0 250 11 3 3
1953 SLN OF 137 0 235 2 1 0
1954 NYA OF 30 22 37 0 1 0
1955 KC1 OF 77 56 126 5 2 2
1956 KC1 OF 56 47 105 1 2 0
1956 NYA OF 20 18 28 1 0 0
1957 NYA OF 64 43 97 2 0 0
1958 NYA OF 35 23 43 1 2 0
1959 NYA OF 26 13 27 0 1 0
1959 ML1 OF 5 5 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 509
Center Field 21
Right Field 1540

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1949 TSN Player of the Year
1948 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1947 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1946 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1946 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1946 TSN All-Star OF
1942 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1942 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1942 TSN All-Star OF
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 92.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 181.0 336 2
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 55.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 12.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 144.0 336 2
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 200.0 336 6
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 12.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 8.0 336 0