Elbie Fletcher
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1949)
Elbie Fletcher was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1949 for the Boston Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,415 career games, he hit .271 with 1,323 hits, 79 home runs, and 616 RBI. Elbie Fletcher was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 12,306.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/9/1994 in Milton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-09-16
- Last Game
- 1949-10-02
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Elburt Preston Fletcher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,415 | 4,879 | 723 | 1,323 | 228 | 58 | 79 | 616 | 32 | 851 | 495 | .271 | .384 | .390 | .774 | 12,306 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .384 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.
Career SLG .390 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .774 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — +8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 39 | 148 | 12 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | .236 | .279 (-15%) | .342 (-21%) | .399 (-21%) | .742 (-21%) | -522.9 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 148 | 539 | 56 | 133 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 3 | 56 | 64 | .247 | .276 (-11%) | .342 (-6%) | .398 (-23%) | .740 (-15%) | -1241.4 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 147 | 529 | 71 | 144 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 48 | 5 | 60 | 40 | .272 | .272 (avg) | .341 (+3%) | .392 (-4%) | .734 (-1%) | -4.9 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 35 | 106 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 5 | .245 | .274 (-11%) | .342 (+7%) | .393 (-33%) | .735 (-14%) | -166.7 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 102 | 370 | 49 | 112 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 71 | 3 | 48 | 28 | .303 | .274 (+10%) | .342 (+13%) | .393 (+23%) | .735 (+18%) | -166.7 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 147 | 510 | 94 | 139 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 104 | 5 | 119 | 54 | .273 | .267 (+2%) | .335 (+25%) | .387 (+13%) | .722 (+18%) | 2552.5 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 151 | 521 | 95 | 150 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 74 | 5 | 118 | 54 | .288 | .262 (+10%) | .332 (+27%) | .373 (+22%) | .705 (+24%) | 3064.2 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 145 | 506 | 86 | 146 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 105 | 60 | .289 | .253 (+14%) | .323 (+29%) | .349 (+12%) | .672 (+20%) | 2588.1 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 154 | 544 | 91 | 154 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 70 | 1 | 95 | 49 | .283 | .255 (+11%) | .324 (+22%) | .346 (+14%) | .671 (+18%) | 2312.2 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 148 | 532 | 72 | 136 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 66 | 4 | 111 | 37 | .256 | .256 (avg) | .328 (+17%) | .358 (-1%) | .687 (+8%) | 1236.1 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 69 | 157 | 22 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 24 | .242 | .262 (-8%) | .336 (+8%) | .376 (-12%) | .712 (-3%) | 15.6 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 122 | 413 | 57 | 108 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 1 | 84 | 65 | .262 | .262 (avg) | .343 (+15%) | .384 (+5%) | .727 (+10%) | 1116.4 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,415 | 4,879 | 723 | 1,323 | 228 | 58 | 79 | 616 | 32 | 851 | 495 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 10,783 | ||
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 (1415 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 695 | 2372 | 361 | 636 | 33 | 293 | .268 |
| Away | 720 | 2506 | 362 | 687 | 46 | 326 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-10-01 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-22 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-21 | BSN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-20 | BSN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1380 | 0 | 13237 | 975 | 107 | 1086 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935 | BSN | 1B | 39 | 0 | 353 | 27 | 1 | 22 |
| 1937 | BSN | 1B | 148 | 0 | 1587 | 108 | 12 | 117 |
| 1938 | BSN | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1424 | 126 | 15 | 108 |
| 1939 | BSN | 1B | 31 | 0 | 335 | 8 | 5 | 34 |
| 1939 | PIT | 1B | 101 | 0 | 1010 | 56 | 8 | 97 |
| 1940 | PIT | 1B | 147 | 0 | 1512 | 104 | 11 | 128 |
| 1941 | PIT | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1444 | 118 | 14 | 113 |
| 1942 | PIT | 1B | 144 | 0 | 1379 | 118 | 12 | 104 |
| 1943 | PIT | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1541 | 108 | 6 | 141 |
| 1946 | PIT | 1B | 147 | 0 | 1356 | 106 | 8 | 97 |
| 1947 | PIT | 1B | 50 | 0 | 324 | 25 | 5 | 28 |
| 1949 | BSN | 1B | 121 | 0 | 965 | 71 | 9 | 96 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1380 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 22.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 16.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Elbie Fletcher: the record in brief
Elbie Fletcher played a first major league game on September 16, 1934 and a last one on October 2, 1949. By club, Fletcher's seasons break down as the Boston Braves (1934 to 1949), the Boston Bees (1937 to 1939), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1939 to 1947). Fletcher played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 18, 1916, in Milton, MA, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 180 pounds. Fletcher's death is recorded on March 9, 1994, in Milton, MA, USA. Fletcher's full given name, per the bio, is Elburt Preston Fletcher.
The batting record for Fletcher: 1,415 games, 1,323 hits in 4,879 at bats, and a .271 average, along with 79 home runs, 616 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .384 and the slugging percentage .390, for an OPS of .774. The .271 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elbie Fletcher
- What years did Elbie Fletcher play?
- Elbie Fletcher played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1949.
- Was Elbie Fletcher a pitcher?
- No. Elbie Fletcher was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Elbie Fletcher hit?
- Elbie Fletcher hit 79 career home runs with 1,323 hits.
- What teams did Elbie Fletcher play for?
- Elbie Fletcher played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1934–1935, 1937–1939, 1949) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1939–1943, 1946–1947).
- Did Elbie Fletcher win an MVP award?
- No. Elbie Fletcher did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Elbie Fletcher win?
- Elbie Fletcher was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Elbie Fletcher's career stats?
- In 1,415 games, Elbie Fletcher had 1,323 hits, 79 home runs, 616 RBI, 723 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .271 batting average.
- What position did Elbie Fletcher play?
- Elbie Fletcher played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elbie Fletcher and how much did he weigh?
- Elbie Fletcher was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Elbie Fletcher hit each season?
- Elbie Fletcher's home runs by season: 0 in 1934, 1 in 1935, 1 in 1937, 6 in 1938, 12 in 1939, 16 in 1940, 11 in 1941, 7 in 1942, 9 in 1943, 4 in 1946, 1 in 1947, and 11 in 1949. His most in one season was 16, in 1940.
- What was Elbie Fletcher's career batting average?
- Elbie Fletcher batted .271 over his career, with 1,323 hits in 4,879 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elbie Fletcher have?
- Elbie Fletcher drove in 616 runs in his career.
- Is Elbie Fletcher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elbie Fletcher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Elbie Fletcher make?
- Elbie Fletcher was selected to 1 All-Star Game.