Eddie Basinski
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1947)
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 172 lb
- Died
- 1/8/2022 in Gladstone, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-05-20
- Last Game
- 1947-07-04
Full name: Edwin Frank Basinski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 602 | 58 | 147 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 35 | 70 | .244 | .292 | .319 | .611 | -1,151 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | BRO | NL | 39 | 105 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 10 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .325 (-5%) | .357 (-12%) | .683 (-9%) | -137.7 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 108 | 336 | 30 | 88 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 33 | .262 | .260 (avg) | .328 (-11%) | .354 (-12%) | .683 (-11%) | -634.1 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 56 | 161 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 27 | .199 | .262 (-24%) | .336 (-17%) | .376 (-11%) | .712 (-14%) | -379.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 203 | 602 | 58 | 147 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 35 | 70 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,151 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (203 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 106 | 307 | 29 | 77 | 1 | 34 | .251 |
| Away | 97 | 294 | 29 | 70 | 3 | 25 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-07-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-07-03 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-02 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-07-01 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-06-29 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-06-28 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-06-28 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-06-27 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947-06-26 | PIT | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-06-25 | PIT | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 99 | 0 | 212 | 217 | 15 | 52 |
| SS | 104 | 0 | 167 | 267 | 35 | 59 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | 2B | 37 | 0 | 85 | 82 | 7 | 15 |
| 1944 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 1945 | BRO | SS | 101 | 0 | 166 | 262 | 34 | 59 |
| 1947 | PIT | 2B | 56 | 0 | 116 | 130 | 7 | 34 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 99 |
| Shortstop | 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Basinski
- What years did Eddie Basinski play?
- Eddie Basinski played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1947.
- Was Eddie Basinski a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Basinski was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Eddie Basinski hit?
- Eddie Basinski hit 4 career home runs with 147 hits.