Carl East
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1924)
Carl East was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1924 for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators, a span of 10 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .286 with 2 hits and 2 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/15/1953 in Whitesburg, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-08-24
- Last Game
- 1924-05-03
Full name: Carlton William East
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .286 | .444 | .429 | .873 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career OBP .444 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +34.1% above league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.
Career OPS .873 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — +26.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16.20 | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16.20 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-05-03 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924-05-02 | MIN | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-08-24 | SLA | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-24 | SLA | PHA | — | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Carl East: the record in brief
According to the bio, Carl East debuted on August 24, 1915 and played a final game on May 3, 1924. The team column moves through the St. Louis Browns (1915) and the Washington Senators (1924). Born on August 27, 1893, in Marietta, GA, USA, East is listed as a right fielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. East's listed size is 6-foot-2 and 178 pounds. The bio records the death on January 15, 1953, in Whitesburg, GA, USA. Carl East was the playing name; the full given name is Carlton William.
In 3 games and 7 at bats, East batted .286 with 2 hits, adding 2 runs batted in. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, East's .286 average sits 7.2% above it. In OPS terms, East's .873 stands 26.3% above the league's .691. No season topped the 2 hits of 1924.
The position table credits East with 2 games at right field and also lists 1 at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carl East
- What years did Carl East play?
- Carl East played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1924.
- Was Carl East a pitcher?
- No. Carl East was a position player (Right Fielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Carl East hit?
- Carl East hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Carl East play for?
- Carl East played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1915) and the Washington Senators (1924).
- What were Carl East's career stats?
- In 3 games, Carl East had 2 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Carl East play?
- Carl East played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carl East and how much did he weigh?
- Carl East was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Carl East's career batting average?
- Carl East batted .286 over his career, with 2 hits in 7 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carl East have?
- Carl East drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Carl East's career ERA?
- Carl East finished with a 16.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Carl East in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carl East has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.