Eddie Kazak
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1952)
Eddie Kazak was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1952 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 218 career games, he hit .273 with 165 hits, 11 home runs, and 71 RBI. Eddie Kazak was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 122.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/15/1999 in Austin, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-09-29
- Last Game
- 1952-07-01
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Edward Terrance Kazak
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 605 | 69 | 165 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 71 | 0 | 52 | 45 | .273 | .332 | .383 | .716 | 122 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .716 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLN | NL | 6 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | SLN | NL | 92 | 326 | 43 | 99 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 29 | 17 | .304 | .262 (+16%) | .343 (+5%) | .384 (+10%) | .727 (+8%) | 455.4 |
| 1950 | SLN | NL | 93 | 207 | 21 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 19 | .256 | .265 (-4%) | .346 (-8%) | .401 (-11%) | .747 (-10%) | -333.4 |
| 1951 | SLN | NL | 11 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | SLN | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 218 | 605 | 69 | 165 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 71 | 0 | 52 | 45 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 122 | ||
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 (218 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 294 | 32 | 86 | 4 | 32 | .293 |
| Away | 113 | 311 | 37 | 79 | 7 | 40 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-07-01 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-29 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-24 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-14 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-07 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-06-02 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-06-01 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 147 |
Eddie Kazak: the record in brief
Eddie Kazak's major league career runs from a debut on September 29, 1948 to a final game on July 1, 1952. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1948 to 1952) and the Cincinnati Reds (1952). At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Kazak is listed as a third baseman. Kazak batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Kazak was born on July 18, 1920, in Steubenville, OH, USA. Kazak died on December 15, 1999, in Austin, TX, USA. Eddie Kazak was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Terrance.
Kazak's career batting table shows 218 games, 605 at bats and 165 hits, a .273 average; the totals also include 11 home runs and 71 runs batted in. Kazak got on base at a .332 rate and slugged .383 (.716 OPS). The .273 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 99, in 1949.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Kazak
- What years did Eddie Kazak play?
- Eddie Kazak played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1952.
- Was Eddie Kazak a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Kazak was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Kazak hit?
- Eddie Kazak hit 11 career home runs with 165 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Kazak play for?
- Eddie Kazak played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1948–1952) and the Cincinnati Reds (1952).
- Did Eddie Kazak win an MVP award?
- No. Eddie Kazak did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Eddie Kazak win?
- Eddie Kazak was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Eddie Kazak's career stats?
- In 218 games, Eddie Kazak had 165 hits, 11 home runs, 71 RBI, and 69 runs, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Kazak play?
- Eddie Kazak played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Kazak and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Kazak was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Kazak hit each season?
- Eddie Kazak's home runs by season: 0 in 1948, 6 in 1949, 5 in 1950, 0 in 1951, and 0 in 1952. His most in one season was 6, in 1949.
- What was Eddie Kazak's career batting average?
- Eddie Kazak batted .273 over his career, with 165 hits in 605 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Kazak have?
- Eddie Kazak drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Kazak in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Kazak has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Eddie Kazak make?
- Eddie Kazak was selected to 1 All-Star Game.