Eddie Delker
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929-1933)
Eddie Delker was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 98 career games, he hit .155 with 29 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 5/14/1997 in Pottsville, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-04-28
- Last Game
- 1933-06-20
Full name: Edward Alberts Delker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 187 | 19 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 45 | .155 | .229 | .251 | .481 | -554 |
Career AVG .155 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.
Career SLG .251 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLN | NL | 22 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | SLN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | SLN | NL | 20 | 42 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 7 | .119 | — | — | — | — | -229.2 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 30 | 62 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .161 | .275 (-41%) | .335 (-30%) | .391 (-34%) | .726 (-32%) | -229.2 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 25 | 41 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 98 | 187 | 19 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 45 | .155 | — | — | — | — | -458 | ||
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 (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 95 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 10 | .158 |
| Away | 48 | 92 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 5 | .152 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-06-20 | PHI | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-19 | PHI | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933-06-18 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-06-17 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-15 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-14 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-04 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-03 | PHI | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-01 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-05-21 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 61 | 0 | 101 | 118 | 11 | 18 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| SS | 13 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1929 | SLN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | SLN | SS | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 20 | 22 | 0 | 6 |
| 1932 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLN | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | PHI | 2B | 27 | 0 | 48 | 51 | 8 | 6 |
| 1933 | PHI | 2B | 17 | 0 | 25 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| 1933 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Delker
- What years did Eddie Delker play?
- Eddie Delker played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933.
- Was Eddie Delker a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Delker was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Delker hit?
- Eddie Delker hit 1 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Eddie Delker's career batting average?
- Eddie Delker batted .155 over his career, with 29 hits in 187 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Delker have?
- Eddie Delker drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Delker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Delker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.