Liz Funk
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929-1933)
Liz Funk was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933 for the New York Yankees, the Detroit Tigers, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 273 career games, he hit .267 with 261 hits, 6 home runs, and 105 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/16/1968 in Norman, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-04-26
- Last Game
- 1933-05-20
Full name: Elias Calvin Funk
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 976 | 134 | 261 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 105 | 29 | 73 | 58 | .267 | .322 | .367 | .688 | -1,478 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 140 | 527 | 74 | 145 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 65 | 12 | 29 | 39 | .275 | .293 (-6%) | .354 (-10%) | .429 (-9%) | .784 (-10%) | -944.1 |
| 1932 | CHA | AL | 122 | 440 | 59 | 114 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 17 | 43 | 19 | .259 | .275 (-6%) | .335 (-3%) | .391 (-12%) | .726 (-8%) | -533.7 |
| 1933 | CHA | AL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 273 | 976 | 134 | 261 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 105 | 29 | 73 | 58 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -1,478 | ||
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 (273 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 446 | 57 | 118 | 3 | 49 | .265 |
| Away | 147 | 531 | 77 | 143 | 3 | 55 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-05-20 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-05-18 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-05-17 | CHW | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-05-14 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-05-07 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-05-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-04-29 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-04-28 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-04-21 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-04-15 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 243 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Liz Funk: the record in brief
Liz Funk played a first major league game on April 26, 1929 and a last one on May 20, 1933. Funk played for the New York Yankees (1929), the Detroit Tigers (1930), and the Chicago White Sox (1932 to 1933). Funk, born on October 28, 1904, in La Cygne, KS, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Funk's listed size is 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds. Funk's death is recorded on January 16, 1968, in Norman, OK, USA. Funk's full given name, per the bio, is Elias Calvin Funk.
The batting record for Funk: 273 games, 261 hits in 976 at bats, and a .267 average; the totals also include 6 home runs, 105 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .322 clip and slugging .367, Funk finished with a .688 OPS. The league as a whole hit .283 across Funk's seasons, which puts the .267 career mark 5.4% below average. In OPS terms, Funk's .688 stands 8.0% below the league's .748. No season topped the 145 hits of 1930.
Frequently Asked Questions about Liz Funk
- What years did Liz Funk play?
- Liz Funk played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933.
- Was Liz Funk a pitcher?
- No. Liz Funk was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Liz Funk hit?
- Liz Funk hit 6 career home runs with 261 hits.
- What was Liz Funk's career batting average?
- Liz Funk batted .267 over his career, with 261 hits in 976 at bats.
- How many RBI did Liz Funk have?
- Liz Funk drove in 105 runs in his career.
- Is Liz Funk in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Liz Funk has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.