Eddie Kearse

Born: 2/23/1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/15/1968 in Eureka, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-06-13 | Final Game: 1942-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edward Paul Kearse

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Biography

Eddie Kearse, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the early 1940s. He played in the major leagues from June 13, 1942, to July 5, 1942, participating in a total of 11 games as a position player. Kearse finished his short stint with a batting average of .192, accumulating 5 hits, 2 RBIs, and 1 stolen base. Despite his limited opportunities at the major league level, Kearse's time in baseball coincided with a unique era marked by the challenges of World War II, which affected player availability and team compositions. Kearse's playing style was characterized by his determination and versatility on the field, traits that were essential for players of his era, especially those who had to balance the demands of baseball with the national call to service. While he did not hit any home runs during his brief career, his contributions were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who had fleeting yet noteworthy careers amid the swirling changes of the time. His legacy remains as a reminder of the diverse paths players took in the sport, particularly during a challenging and transformative period in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	26	2	5	0	0	0	2	1	3	1	0.192	0.276	0.192	0.468	0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	NYY	AL	11	26	2	5	0	0	0	2	1	3	1	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	11	0	42	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	NYA	C	11	0	42	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	11