Don Eaddy
Born: 2/16/1934 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Died: 7/9/2008 in Laconia, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-04-24 | Final Game: 1959-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Donald Johnson Eaddy
Biography
Don Eaddy, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1959 season. Primarily serving as a position player, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 24, 1959, and played until September 25, 1959. Despite his brief time in the majors, Eaddy's presence in the game during a transitional period in baseball history was notable. The late 1950s saw the rise of power hitting and the integration of the sport, which made competition fierce for every roster spot.
Eaddy's statistical record reflects the challenges he faced during his career, as he appeared in 15 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his time in the majors was limited, Eaddy's contributions to his teams and the sport itself should not be overlooked. His experience in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to the highest level of baseball, often facing stiff competition and the realities of the game that did not always allow them to showcase their talents.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 |