Eddie Turchin, baseball player, 1943-1943

Eddie Turchin

Born: 2/10/1917 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/8/1982 in Brookhaven, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-09 | Final Game: 1943-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Lawrence Turchin

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Biography

Eddie Turchin was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. He made his debut on April 3, 1943, and his time in the majors spanned until May 31 of the same year, during a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the player pool and the dynamics of the game. Turchin appeared in 11 games, where he recorded 3 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and held a batting average of .231. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions as a versatile player during a time when many stars were away serving in the military allowed him to carve out a place in baseball history. Although Turchin's major league tenure was short-lived, his participation in the sport during the 1940s reflects the resilience of baseball during difficult times. The era was characterized by a temporary shift in talent due to the war, which opened opportunities for many players who might not have otherwise reached the majors. Turchin's career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game in ways that extend beyond the numbers, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that is a hallmark of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 13 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.231 0.375 0.231 0.606 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1943 CLE AL 11 13 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 4 0 3 5 0 1
SS 2 0 2 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CLE 3B 4 0 3 5 0 1
1943 CLE SS 2 0 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 4
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brooklyn College - The City University of New York Brooklyn NY 1935, 1936, 1937