Earl Grace
Born: 2/24/1907 in Barlow, KY, USA
Died: 12/22/1980 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1937-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert Earl Grace
Biography
Earl Grace was a professional baseball player born in 1907, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1937. Known primarily as a position player, Grace played in a total of 627 games throughout his career. He recorded 493 hits, including 31 home runs, and accumulated 251 RBIs, finishing with a career batting average of .263. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression era and the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, Grace made a significant impact on the teams he played for during his tenure.
Grace's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as he was known for his solid hitting and reliable presence in the lineup. While he did not steal many bases, with a career total of just 1, his contributions at the plate and as an all-around player helped his teams during a competitive period in baseball history. His retirement in 1937 marked the end of a career that, while perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, showcased the dedication and talent that defined the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 627 | 1877 | 169 | 493 | 83 | 10 | 31 | 251 | 1 | 185 | 130 | 0.263 | 0.331 | 0.367 | 0.698 | -1624.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 27 | 80 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0.250 | -158.6 |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 47 | 150 | 8 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 115 | 390 | 41 | 107 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 55 | 0 | 14 | 23 | 0.274 | -383.2 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 93 | 291 | 22 | 84 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 26 | 23 | 0.289 | 157.3 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 95 | 289 | 27 | 78 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 0.270 | -365.4 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 77 | 224 | 19 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 17 | 0.263 | -101.7 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 86 | 221 | 24 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 34 | 20 | 0.249 | -193.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 80 | 223 | 19 | 47 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 15 | 0.211 | -454.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 557 | 0 | 1977 | 247 | 30 | 49 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHN | C | 27 | 0 | 106 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | CHN | C | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | C | 45 | 0 | 128 | 23 | 4 | 5 |
| 1932 | PIT | C | 114 | 0 | 364 | 48 | 1 | 10 |
| 1933 | PIT | C | 88 | 0 | 305 | 37 | 7 | 7 |
| 1934 | PIT | C | 83 | 0 | 304 | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| 1934 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | PIT | C | 69 | 0 | 269 | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| 1936 | PHI | C | 65 | 0 | 217 | 29 | 6 | 3 |
| 1937 | PHI | C | 64 | 0 | 275 | 30 | 3 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 557 |
| First Base | 1 |