Eddie Bressoud

Born: 5/2/1932 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 7/13/2023 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-06-14 | Final Game: 1967-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Bressoud

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Biography

Eddie Bressoud was an accomplished Major League Baseball infielder whose career spanned from 1956 to 1967. Born in 1932, Bressoud made a notable impact in the league, playing in a total of 1,186 games. He recorded 925 hits, showcased his power with 94 home runs, and contributed significantly to his teams with 365 RBIs. Bressoud finished his career with a batting average of .252 and added 9 stolen bases to his resume. His performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Bressoud played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving defensive strategies. Known for his versatility and reliable play in the infield, Bressoud was a key figure for the teams he represented, including the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets. His contributions on the field not only reflected his personal skills but also the competitive spirit of baseball during the 1960s, a decade characterized by dynamic gameplay and increasing fan engagement. After retiring in 1967, Bressoud left behind a legacy that resonated with fans and players alike, as well as a career that remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1186	3672	443	925	184	40	94	365	9	359	723	0.252	0.319	0.401	0.719	1819.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
1956	NY1	NL	49	163	15	37	4	2	0	9	1	12	20	0.227	-653.4
1957	NY1	NL	49	127	11	34	2	2	5	10	0	4	19	0.268	9.5
1958	SFG	NL	66	137	19	36	5	3	0	8	0	14	22	0.263	-136.6
1959	SFG	NL	104	315	36	79	17	2	9	26	0	28	55	0.251	-56.2
1960	SFG	NL	116	386	37	87	19	6	9	43	1	35	72	0.225	-604.3
1961	SFG	NL	59	114	14	24	6	0	3	11	1	11	23	0.211	-334.1
1962	BOS	AL	153	599	79	166	40	9	14	68	2	46	118	0.277	729.5
1963	BOS	AL	140	497	61	129	23	6	20	60	1	52	93	0.260	1307.2
1964	BOS	AL	158	566	86	166	41	3	15	55	1	72	99	0.293	2363.3
1965	BOS	AL	107	296	29	67	11	1	8	25	0	29	77	0.226	-258.7
1966	NYN	NL	133	405	48	91	15	5	10	49	2	47	107	0.225	-223.8
1967	STL	NL	52	67	8	9	1	1	1	1	0	9	18	0.134	-323.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1967	WS	SLN	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	5	44	6	1	4
2B	66	42	117	117	8	27
3B	57	32	36	83	11	10
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1002	913	1630	2633	164	515

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	NY1	SS	48	45	67	125	10	26
1957	NY1	3B	12	5	12	10	4	0
1957	NY1	SS	33	30	55	87	9	16
1958	SFN	2B	57	34	100	98	7	24
1958	SFN	3B	6	0	0	2	0	0
1958	SFN	SS	4	2	5	6	1	1
1959	SFN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1959	SFN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1959	SFN	3B	1	1	0	2	2	0
1959	SFN	SS	92	90	151	267	11	37
1960	SFN	SS	115	113	191	339	22	53
1961	SFN	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1961	SFN	3B	3	1	4	0	0	0
1961	SFN	SS	34	25	46	60	4	12
1962	BOS	SS	153	153	291	482	28	107
1963	BOS	SS	137	137	260	351	24	76
1964	BOS	SS	158	158	248	411	19	78
1965	BOS	3B	2	1	0	1	0	1
1965	BOS	SS	86	69	147	195	13	45
1965	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1966	NYN	1B	9	5	42	6	1	3
1966	NYN	2B	7	8	16	17	1	3
1966	NYN	3B	32	24	20	68	5	9
1966	NYN	SS	94	73	135	252	16	52
1967	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	SLN	SS	48	18	34	58	7	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	10
Second Base	68
Third Base	57
Shortstop	1000
Left Field	1

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
1964	Most Valuable Player	AL	30th	2.0	280	0
1962	Most Valuable Player	AL	26th	6.0	280	0