Homer Ezzell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1925)
Homer Ezzell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1925 for the St. Louis Browns and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 236 career games, he hit .264 with 196 hits and 61 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 158 lb
- Died
- 8/3/1976 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-04-22
- Last Game
- 1925-10-02
Full name: Homer Estell Ezzell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 742 | 106 | 196 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 61 | 25 | 48 | 59 | .264 | .312 | .313 | .625 | -1,860 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 88 | 279 | 31 | 68 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 20 | .244 | .282 (-14%) | .344 (-17%) | .390 (-32%) | .734 (-25%) | -1092.9 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 90 | 277 | 35 | 75 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 21 | .271 | .283 (-5%) | .345 (-10%) | .389 (-16%) | .734 (-13%) | -600.4 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 58 | 186 | 40 | 53 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 18 | .285 | .288 (-1%) | .349 (avg) | .407 (-12%) | .756 (-6%) | -167.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 236 | 742 | 106 | 196 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 61 | 25 | 48 | 59 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -1,860 | ||
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 (237 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 341 | 56 | 94 | 0 | 30 | .276 |
| Away | 121 | 389 | 45 | 102 | 0 | 32 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-10-02 | BOS | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-19 | BOS | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-08 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-09-01 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-25 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-24 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-15 | BOS | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-10 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-08 | BOS | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 189 |
| Shortstop | 21 |
Homer Ezzell: the record in brief
April 22, 1923 and October 2, 1925 bracket Homer Ezzell's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Ezzell's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1923) and the Boston Red Sox (1924 through 1925). At 5-foot-10 and 158 pounds, Ezzell is listed as a third baseman. Ezzell threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Ezzell was born on February 28, 1896, in Victoria, TX, USA. Ezzell died on August 3, 1976, in San Antonio, TX, USA. The given name on file is Homer Estell Ezzell.
In 236 games and 742 at bats, Ezzell batted .264 with 196 hits; the totals also include 61 RBI and 25 stolen bases. Ezzell's career OPS of .625 combines a .312 on-base mark with .313 slugging. Over the seasons Ezzell played, league hitters batted .285; the .264 career figure is 7.3% below that. The OPS comparison is .625 to a league .742, 15.8% below average. Ezzell collected a career-high 75 hits in 1924. 1924 brought the most runs batted in, 32. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .285 in 1925, did not top the league's .288.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homer Ezzell
- What years did Homer Ezzell play?
- Homer Ezzell played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1925.
- Was Homer Ezzell a pitcher?
- No. Homer Ezzell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Homer Ezzell hit?
- Homer Ezzell hit 0 career home runs with 196 hits.
- What teams did Homer Ezzell play for?
- Homer Ezzell played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1923) and the Boston Red Sox (1924–1925).
- What were Homer Ezzell's career stats?
- In 236 games, Homer Ezzell had 196 hits, 61 RBI, 106 runs, and 25 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- What position did Homer Ezzell play?
- Homer Ezzell played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Homer Ezzell and how much did he weigh?
- Homer Ezzell was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Homer Ezzell's career batting average?
- Homer Ezzell batted .264 over his career, with 196 hits in 742 at bats.
- How many RBI did Homer Ezzell have?
- Homer Ezzell drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Homer Ezzell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Homer Ezzell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.