Eddie Eayrs
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1921)
Eddie Eayrs was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Boston Braves, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 114 career games, he hit .306 with 83 hits, 1 home runs, and 26 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 761.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/30/1969 in Warwick, RI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-06-30
- Last Game
- 1921-10-01
Full name: Edwin Eayrs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 271 | 32 | 83 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 32 | 23 | .306 | .388 | .351 | .738 | 761 |
Career AVG .306 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.
Career OBP .388 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OPS .738 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 87 | 244 | 31 | 80 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 30 | 18 | .328 | .271 (+21%) | .331 (+24%) | .363 (+4%) | .694 (+13%) | 761.3 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 114 | 271 | 32 | 83 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 32 | 23 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 761 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 36 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 5.47 | 3.45 (-59%) | -595.9 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 17.36 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 53 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 6.23 | — | -596 | ||
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 (125 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 138 | 17 | 41 | 0 | 11 | .297 |
| Away | 61 | 133 | 13 | 41 | 1 | 14 | .308 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 |
| Away | 8 | 33.0 | 48 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 7.09 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-01 | BRO | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-27 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-24 | BRO | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-22 | BRO | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-15 | BRO | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-14 | BRO | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-11 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-10 | BRO | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-09 | BSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-08-07 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-08-06 | BSN | STL | — | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-24 | BSN | BRO | — | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-07-10 | BSN | CIN | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-06-24 | BSN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-06-14 | BSN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-31 | BSN | PHI | L | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920-05-27 | BSN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-05-21 | BSN | PIT | L | 5.0 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-04-14 | BSN | NY1 | W | 8.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-07-04 | PIT | STL | — | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1913 |
Eddie Eayrs: the record in brief
Eddie Eayrs played a first major league game on June 30, 1913 and a last one on October 1, 1921. By club, Eayrs's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913), the Boston Braves (1920 through 1921), and the Brooklyn Robins (1921). Eayrs played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on November 10, 1890, in Blackstone, MA, USA, Eayrs was listed at 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds. Eayrs died on November 30, 1969, in Warwick, RI, USA. On the record, Eddie Eayrs was born Edwin Eayrs.
Eayrs finished with 83 hits from 271 at bats in 114 games, which works out to .306, adding 1 home run and 26 runs batted in. Eayrs's career OPS of .738 combines a .388 on-base mark with .351 slugging. Over the seasons Eayrs played, league hitters batted .274; the .306 career figure is 11.9% above that. The hits column peaks at 80, in 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Eayrs
- What years did Eddie Eayrs play?
- Eddie Eayrs played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921.
- Was Eddie Eayrs a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Eayrs was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 11 career games.
- How many home runs did Eddie Eayrs hit?
- Eddie Eayrs hit 1 career home run with 83 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Eayrs play for?
- Eddie Eayrs played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1913), the Boston Braves (1920–1921), and the Brooklyn Robins (1921).
- What were Eddie Eayrs's career stats?
- In 114 games, Eddie Eayrs had 83 hits, 1 home runs, 26 RBI, 32 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .306 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Eayrs play?
- Eddie Eayrs played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Eayrs and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Eayrs was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Eayrs hit each season?
- Eddie Eayrs's home runs by season: 0 in 1913, 1 in 1920, and 0 in 1921. His most in one season was 1, in 1920.
- What was Eddie Eayrs's career batting average?
- Eddie Eayrs batted .306 over his career, with 83 hits in 271 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Eayrs have?
- Eddie Eayrs drove in 26 runs in his career.
- What was Eddie Eayrs's career ERA?
- Eddie Eayrs finished with a 6.23 career ERA, going 1-2 with 13 strikeouts.
- Is Eddie Eayrs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Eayrs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.