Eddie Yost

Born: 10/13/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 10/16/2012 in Weston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-08-16 | Final Game: 1962-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Frederick Yost

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Biography

Eddie Yost, born in 1926, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1944 to 1962. Known for his exceptional on-base skills and versatility in the infield, Yost played primarily as a third baseman and was recognized for his ability to draw walks, which contributed to his reputation as a key offensive player during the mid-20th century. Over the course of his career, he participated in 2,109 games, accumulating 1,863 hits, 139 home runs, and 683 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .254. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 72 stolen bases, demonstrating his all-around capabilities on the field. Yost's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star in 1952, a testament to his impact during an era that was marked by fierce competition and a transition in playing styles as baseball began to embrace more power-oriented approaches. He played the majority of his career with the Washington Senators, where he became a fan favorite due to his gritty playing style and leadership qualities. Eddie Yost remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2109	7346	1215	1863	337	56	139	683	72	1614	920	0.254	0.394	0.371	0.765	17498.0

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .394 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +6.7% 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
1944	WSN	AL	7	14	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	WSN	AL	8	25	2	2	1	0	0	1	2	5	5	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	WSN	AL	115	428	52	102	17	3	0	14	3	45	57	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.336 (-7%)	.376 (-22%)	.712 (-15%)	-1193.2
1948	WSN	AL	145	555	74	138	32	11	2	50	4	82	51	0.249	.263 (-6%)	.340 (+3%)	.379 (-6%)	.719 (-2%)	-116.0
1949	WSN	AL	124	435	57	110	19	7	9	45	3	91	41	0.253	.262 (-4%)	.343 (+12%)	.384 (+2%)	.727 (+6%)	795.7
1950	WSN	AL	155	573	114	169	26	2	11	58	6	141	63	0.295	.265 (+11%)	.346 (+27%)	.401 (+1%)	.747 (+13%)	2443.8
1951	WSN	AL	154	568	109	161	36	4	12	65	6	126	55	0.283	.260 (+9%)	.336 (+26%)	.385 (+10%)	.721 (+17%)	2705.4
1952	WSN	AL	157	587	92	137	32	3	12	49	4	129	73	0.233	.252 (-8%)	.326 (+16%)	.369 (-3%)	.696 (+6%)	1289.2
1953	WSN	AL	152	577	107	157	30	7	9	45	7	123	59	0.272	.264 (+3%)	.335 (+20%)	.397 (-1%)	.733 (+9%)	1621.5
1954	WSN	AL	155	539	101	138	26	4	11	47	7	131	71	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.333 (+22%)	.390 (-3%)	.723 (+9%)	1684.2
1955	WSN	AL	122	375	64	91	17	5	7	48	4	95	54	0.243	.258 (-6%)	.332 (+23%)	.393 (-6%)	.726 (+7%)	1055.8
1956	WSN	AL	152	515	94	119	17	2	11	53	8	151	82	0.231	.258 (-11%)	.331 (+24%)	.397 (-15%)	.728 (+3%)	1261.5
1957	WSN	AL	110	414	47	104	13	5	9	38	1	73	49	0.251	.257 (-2%)	.323 (+14%)	.391 (-5%)	.715 (+4%)	611.0
1958	WSN	AL	134	406	55	91	16	0	8	37	3	81	43	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.324 (+11%)	.394 (-18%)	.719 (-5%)	-27.8
1959	DET	AL	148	521	115	145	19	0	21	61	9	135	77	0.278	.256 (+8%)	.323 (+34%)	.392 (+11%)	.715 (+22%)	3263.4
1960	DET	AL	143	497	78	129	23	2	14	47	5	125	69	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.323 (+28%)	.387 (+3%)	.711 (+14%)	2185.7
1961	LAA	AL	76	213	29	43	4	0	3	15	0	50	48	0.202	.258 (-22%)	.328 (+9%)	.399 (-34%)	.727 (-15%)	-323.6
1962	LAA	AL	52	104	22	25	9	1	0	10	0	30	21	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.326 (+26%)	.393 (-12%)	.719 (+5%)	241.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	4	52	2	0	4
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
3B	2008	968	2356	3659	270	345
OF	15	10	25	0	0	0
SS	2	0	3	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	WS1	3B	3	0	6	5	1	0
1944	WS1	SS	2	0	3	1	1	0
1946	WS1	3B	7	0	7	17	0	1
1947	WS1	3B	114	0	125	198	14	11
1948	WS1	3B	145	0	189	240	15	21
1949	WS1	3B	122	0	158	232	19	23
1950	WS1	3B	155	0	205	307	30	45
1951	WS1	3B	152	0	203	234	21	22
1951	WS1	OF	3	0	6	0	0	0
1952	WS1	3B	157	0	212	249	18	26
1953	WS1	3B	152	0	190	300	18	31
1954	WS1	3B	155	148	170	347	17	29
1955	WS1	3B	107	106	100	217	19	22
1956	WS1	3B	135	135	164	303	18	31
1956	WS1	OF	8	8	18	0	0	0
1957	WS1	3B	107	106	109	207	16	18
1958	WS1	1B	2	0	12	1	0	1
1958	WS1	3B	114	110	109	186	11	20
1958	WS1	OF	4	2	1	0	0	0
1959	DET	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1959	DET	3B	146	144	168	259	17	21
1960	DET	3B	142	137	155	208	26	18
1961	LAA	3B	67	57	57	103	6	4
1962	LAA	1B	7	4	40	1	0	3
1962	LAA	3B	28	25	29	47	4	2