Eddie Bockman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1946-1949)
Eddie Bockman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949 for the New York Yankees, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 4 seasons. In 199 career games, he hit .230 with 109 hits, 11 home runs, and 56 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/29/2011 in Millbrae, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1946-09-11
- Last Game
- 1949-10-02
Full name: Joseph Edward Bockman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 474 | 54 | 109 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 56 | 5 | 46 | 87 | .230 | .299 | .350 | .650 | -719 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 46 | 66 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .258 | .262 (-2%) | .336 (-8%) | .376 (+5%) | .712 (-1%) | -35.9 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 70 | 176 | 23 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 17 | 35 | .239 | .263 (-9%) | .340 (-9%) | .379 (-6%) | .719 (-7%) | -218.2 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 79 | 220 | 21 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 31 | .223 | .262 (-15%) | .343 (-14%) | .384 (-11%) | .727 (-12%) | -465.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 199 | 474 | 54 | 109 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 56 | 5 | 46 | 87 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -719 | ||
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 (199 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 93 | 205 | 37 | 54 | 9 | 33 | .263 |
| Away | 106 | 269 | 17 | 55 | 2 | 22 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-10-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-18 | PIT | NY1 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-10 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-06 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-05 | PIT | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-05 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-01 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-24 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-20 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-19 | PIT | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 135 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Bockman
- What years did Eddie Bockman play?
- Eddie Bockman played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949.
- Was Eddie Bockman a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Bockman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Bockman hit?
- Eddie Bockman hit 11 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What was Eddie Bockman's career batting average?
- Eddie Bockman batted .230 over his career, with 109 hits in 474 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Bockman have?
- Eddie Bockman drove in 56 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Bockman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Bockman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.