Homer Ezzell
Born: 2/28/1896 in Victoria, TX, USA
Died: 8/3/1976 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-22 | Final Game: 1925-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Homer Estell Ezzell
Biography
Homer Ezzell was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1925. Ezzell was primarily known as a position player and made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 236 games, amassing 196 hits and finishing with a batting average of .264. Despite not hitting any home runs, Ezzell contributed 61 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases, totaling 25 stolen bases.
Ezzell's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, emphasizing speed and contact hitting over power. His contributions to his teams were vital during his brief career, and he remains a figure of interest for baseball historians studying the nuances of the game during the 1920s. Although he retired from professional baseball in 1925, Ezzell's legacy as a player from this dynamic era endures, highlighting the unique challenges and developments of the sport during his time.
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 | 0.264 | 0.312 | 0.313 | 0.625 | -2287.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 88 | 279 | 31 | 68 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 20 | 0.244 | -1308.2 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 90 | 277 | 35 | 75 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 0.271 | -753.1 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 58 | 186 | 40 | 53 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 0.285 | -225.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 18 | 24 | 7 | 4 |
| 3B | 184 | 0 | 200 | 377 | 26 | 25 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 21 | 0 | 30 | 59 | 12 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 1923 | SLA | 3B | 73 | 0 | 88 | 159 | 10 | 13 |
| 1924 | BOS | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | 3B | 64 | 0 | 59 | 129 | 3 | 6 |
| 1924 | BOS | SS | 21 | 0 | 30 | 59 | 12 | 9 |
| 1925 | BOS | 2B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 1925 | BOS | 3B | 47 | 0 | 53 | 89 | 13 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 189 |
| Shortstop | 21 |