Eddie Yuhas

Born: 8/5/1924 in Youngstown, OH, USA

Died: 7/6/1986 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-17 | Final Game: 1953-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Edward Yuhas

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Biography

Eddie Yuhas was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1952 to 1953. Born in 1924, Yuhas made a notable impact during his time in the league, finishing his career with a record of 12-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.87. His pitching prowess was complemented by his ability to close games, as he recorded 6 saves and struck out 39 batters over the course of his career. Yuhas' tenure in the league occurred during a transformative era in baseball as the sport began to evolve with the integration of players and the emergence of new pitching techniques. Despite his relatively short career, Yuhas left an indelible mark with his effective pitching style, showcasing a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game, though concise, reflect the dedication and talent that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	2	56	2	0	0	6	100.3	93	32	5	35	39	2.87	0

Career ERA 2.87 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 26.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1952	STL	NL	12	2	54	2	0	0	6	99.3	90	30	35	39	2.72	3.70 (+27%)	-
1953	STL	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	0	18.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	21	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.190	0.261	0.238	0.499	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.499 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1952	STL	NL	54	21	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	STL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	56	0	3	15	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	SLN	P	54	0	3	15	1	1
1953	SLN	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	56

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
1952	Most Valuable Player	NL	31th	5.0	336	0