Eddie Tucker

Born: 11/18/1966 in Greenville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-14 | Final Game: 1995-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Eddie Jack Tucker

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Biography

Eddie Tucker was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 1995. During his brief career, he participated in 51 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. Tucker finished his time in the majors with 13 hits, including one home run, and recorded 7 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .126, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his tenure in the league. Tucker's career unfolded in an era marked by significant changes in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into the more offensively-minded environment of the mid-1990s. While his playing time was limited, Tucker's journey through MLB echoed the experiences of many players striving to make their mark in a competitive landscape. He also recorded 1 stolen base, highlighting his ability to contribute to his team's speed on the bases, albeit in a limited capacity. Tucker's story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have graced the diamond, each with their own unique challenges and accomplishments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 103 9 13 2 0 1 7 1 10 20 0.126 0.224 0.175 0.399 -403.2

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.399 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
1992 HOU NL 20 50 5 6 1 0 0 3 1 3 13 0.120 .255 (-53%) .322 (-38%) .377 (-63%) .699 (-51%) -403.2
1993 HOU NL 9 26 1 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 3 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1995 HOU NL 5 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1995 CLE AL 17 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 47 30 191 13 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 HOU C 19 15 75 6 2 0
1993 HOU C 8 7 56 3 0 0
1995 HOU C 3 1 7 1 0 0
1995 CLE C 17 7 53 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 SLN NL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $125,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Delta State University Cleveland MS 1986, 1987, 1988