Eddie Yount, baseball player, 1937-1939

Eddie Yount

Born: 12/19/1915 in Newton, NC, USA

Died: 10/27/1973 in Newton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-09 | Final Game: 1939-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Floyd Edwin Yount

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Biography

Eddie Yount, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. He played as a position player for a short stint from 1937 to 1939, participating in a total of 6 games. Throughout his career, Yount recorded 2 hits, contributing to a batting average of .222. He also managed to drive in 1 run, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Yount's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and the impending changes that would come with World War II. His limited statistics reflect the struggles many players faced in securing a lasting role on a Major League roster during this era. While Yount’s time in the limelight was short, his participation in the game adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the many players who contributed to the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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
1937 PHA AL 4 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1939 PIT NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PHA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1936