Emil Verban

Born: 8/27/1915 in Lincoln, IL, USA

Died: 6/8/1989 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Emil Matthew Verban

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Biography

Emil Verban, born in 1915, was a notable American professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1950. Primarily playing as a position player, Verban made a significant impact in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and a shift in talent dynamics due to the return of veterans. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 853 games, amassing 793 hits, with a batting average of .272. His offensive contributions included 1 home run and 241 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Verban’s versatility on the field was complemented by his speed, as evidenced by his 21 stolen bases throughout his career. He was recognized for his skills with three All-Star selections, reflecting his status as one of the more prominent players of his time. While he may not have been among the power hitters of his era, Verban's consistency and ability to perform in the clutch helped solidify his place in baseball history. His career, spanning the transformative years of the late 1940s, contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball as a national pastime during a pivotal period in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
853	2911	301	793	99	26	1	241	21	108	74	0.272	0.301	0.325	0.626	-6059.2

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1944	STL	NL	146	498	51	128	14	2	0	43	0	19	14	0.257	.261 (-2%)	.325 (-12%)	.357 (-18%)	.683 (-15%)	-1512.6
1945	STL	NL	155	597	59	166	22	8	0	72	4	19	15	0.278	.260 (+7%)	.328 (-8%)	.354 (-4%)	.683 (-6%)	-858.0
1946	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHI	NL	138	473	44	130	17	5	0	34	5	21	18	0.275	.256 (+7%)	.328 (-7%)	.358 (-7%)	.687 (-7%)	0.0
1947	PHI	NL	155	540	50	154	14	8	0	42	5	23	8	0.285	.262 (+9%)	.336 (-6%)	.376 (-9%)	.712 (-8%)	-1001.2
1948	PHI	NL	55	169	14	39	5	1	0	11	0	11	5	0.231	.263 (-12%)	.340 (-17%)	.379 (-28%)	.719 (-23%)	-693.3
1948	CHC	NL	56	248	37	73	15	1	1	16	4	4	7	0.294	.263 (+12%)	.340 (-9%)	.379 (-1%)	.719 (-5%)	-693.3
1949	CHC	NL	98	343	38	99	11	1	0	22	3	8	2	0.289	.262 (+10%)	.343 (-10%)	.384 (-15%)	.727 (-13%)	-897.9
1950	CHC	NL	45	37	7	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	5	0.108	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BSN	NL	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	17	1	7	0	0	0	2	2	0	0.412

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1944	WS	SLN	6	17	1	7	0	0	0	2	2	0	0.412

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	802	1994	2179	123	534
3B	1	0	0	1	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0
SS	3	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1944	SLN	2B	146	319	380	23	105
1945	SLN	2B	155	398	406	18	95
1946	PHI	2B	138	353	381	28	83
1947	PHI	2B	155	450	453	17	111
1948	PHI	2B	54	104	126	6	25
1948	CHN	2B	56	134	164	11	47
1949	CHN	2B	88	218	249	17	60
1950	CHN	2B	8	11	17	1	6
1950	CHN	3B	1	0	0	1	0
1950	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1950	CHN	SS	3	2	1	0	0
1950	BSN	2B	2	7	3	2	2