Ebba St. Claire

Born: 8/5/1921 in Whitehall, NY, USA

Died: 8/22/1982 in Whitehall, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1954-05-18

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 219 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph St. Claire

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Biography

Ebba St. Claire, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1951 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, St. Claire played a total of 164 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .249. Over the course of his career, he recorded 112 hits, including 7 home runs and 40 RBIs, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. St. Claire's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of players and a shift in the game's dynamics. While not a household name, his presence in the league added to the rich tapestry of the sport during the early 1950s. St. Claire also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases, further emphasizing his versatility as a player. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of the era, reflect the hard work and dedication of many players who shaped the landscape of baseball during this time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
164	450	39	112	23	2	7	40	2	35	52	0.249	0.306	0.356	0.662	-668.6

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1951	BSN	NL	72	220	22	62	17	2	1	25	2	12	24	0.282	.260 (+8%)	.336 (-4%)	.385 (+1%)	.721 (-1%)	-120.9
1952	BSN	NL	39	108	5	23	2	0	2	4	0	8	12	0.213	.252 (-16%)	.326 (-18%)	.369 (-22%)	.696 (-20%)	-372.4
1953	ATL	NL	33	80	7	16	3	0	2	5	0	3	9	0.200	.264 (-24%)	.335 (-32%)	.397 (-21%)	.733 (-26%)	-381.1
1954	NY1	NL	20	42	5	11	1	0	2	6	0	12	7	0.262	—	—	—	—	205.9