Joe Grace, baseball player, 1938-1947

Joe Grace

Born: 1/5/1914 in Gorham, IL, USA

Died: 9/18/1969 in Murphysboro, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-24 | Final Game: 1947-09-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph LaVerne Grace

Biography

Joe Grace, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1938 until his retirement in 1947. As a position player, he showcased his skills across 484 games, where he recorded 442 hits and boasted a commendable batting average of .283. Grace's offensive contributions included 20 home runs and 172 runs batted in (RBIs), while he also displayed speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during a transformative period in baseball history, Grace's career unfolded during the late 1930s into the post-World War II era, a time when the game was evolving both in terms of talent and strategy. His consistent performance at the plate and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although not often in the limelight, Grace's contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
9.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 2.0 0 .000 0.444 .000 0.444

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
484 1561 225 442 76 18 20 172 9 179 135 0.283 0.362 0.393 0.755 2109.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 0 36 3 2 1
OF 388 0 775 43 26 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21
Left Field 129
Center Field 25
Right Field 234