Earl Naylor
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1946)
Earl Naylor was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. In 112 career games, he hit .186 with 54 hits, 3 home runs, and 28 RBI. He also pitched in 20 games, going 0-5 with a 6.12 ERA.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/16/1990 in Winter Haven, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-15
- Last Game
- 1946-05-14
Full name: Earl Eugene Naylor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 290 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 23 | 35 | .186 | .248 | .245 | .493 | -1,137 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .245 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Career OPS .493 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 76 | 168 | 9 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 18 | .196 | .253 (-22%) | .323 (-24%) | .349 (-34%) | .672 (-29%) | -740.4 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 33 | 120 | 12 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 16 | .175 | .255 (-32%) | .324 (-21%) | .346 (-23%) | .671 (-22%) | -396.3 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 112 | 290 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 23 | 35 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -1,137 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60.1 | 68 | 41 | 29 | 19 | 6.12 | 3.57 (-71%) | -1354.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60.1 | 68 | 41 | 29 | 19 | 6.12 | — | -1,354 | ||
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 (132 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 131 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 15 | .168 |
| Away | 57 | 159 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 14 | .201 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 40.2 | 41 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 5.09 |
| Away | 9 | 19.2 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8.24 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-05-14 | BRO | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-05-08 | BRO | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-26 | BRO | NY1 | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-31 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-30 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-29 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-28 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-05-27 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943-05-26 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-05-23 | PHI | PIT | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-07-30 | PHI | CIN | — | 3.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-07-22 | PHI | STL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1942-07-19 | PHI | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-15 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-11 | PHI | PIT | — | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-07-09 | PHI | PIT | — | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-07-04 | PHI | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-07-04 | PHI | BRO | L | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-06-29 | PHI | BRO | — | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942-06-24 | PHI | CHC | L | 9.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 56 |
| Right Field | 12 |
Earl Naylor: the record in brief
According to the bio, Earl Naylor debuted on April 15, 1942 and played a final game on May 14, 1946. By club, Naylor's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1942), the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1946). The bio lists Naylor as an outfielder who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. The birth record reads May 19, 1919, in Kansas City, MO, USA. The bio records the death on January 16, 1990, in Winter Haven, FL, USA. The given name on file is Earl Eugene Naylor.
Naylor's career batting table shows 112 games, 290 at bats and 54 hits, a .186 average, plus 3 homers and 28 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .248 clip and slugging .245, Naylor finished with a .493 OPS. Naylor's .186 average ran 27.1% below the .255 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .493 to a league .677, 27.2% below average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Naylor
- What years did Earl Naylor play?
- Earl Naylor played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946.
- Was Earl Naylor a pitcher?
- Both. Earl Naylor pitched in 20 games, going 0-5 with a 6.12 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Earl Naylor hit?
- Earl Naylor hit 3 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Earl Naylor play for?
- Earl Naylor played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1942–1943) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1946).
- What were Earl Naylor's career stats?
- In 112 games, Earl Naylor had 54 hits, 3 home runs, 28 RBI, 22 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average. As a pitcher, in 20 games, he went 0-5 with a 6.12 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 60.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Earl Naylor play?
- Earl Naylor played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Earl Naylor and how much did he weigh?
- Earl Naylor was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Earl Naylor hit each season?
- Earl Naylor's home runs by season: 0 in 1942, 3 in 1943, and 0 in 1946. His most in one season was 3, in 1943.
- What was Earl Naylor's career batting average?
- Earl Naylor batted .186 over his career, with 54 hits in 290 at bats.
- How many RBI did Earl Naylor have?
- Earl Naylor drove in 28 runs in his career.
- What was Earl Naylor's career ERA?
- Earl Naylor finished with a 6.12 career ERA, going 0-5 with 19 strikeouts.
- Is Earl Naylor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Earl Naylor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.