Dixie Parsons
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1943)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/31/1991 in Longview, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-08-16
- Last Game
- 1943-10-03
Full name: Edward Dixon Parsons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 295 | 10 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 39 | .176 | .229 | .220 | .449 | -1,490 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career SLG .220 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 35.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | DET | AL | 63 | 188 | 8 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 22 | .197 | .253 (-22%) | .323 (-23%) | .349 (-29%) | .672 (-26%) | -738.5 |
| 1943 | DET | AL | 40 | 106 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .142 | .255 (-45%) | .324 (-42%) | .346 (-51%) | .671 (-47%) | -751.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 108 | 295 | 10 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 39 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -1,490 | ||
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 (108 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 137 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 6 | .146 |
| Away | 58 | 158 | 4 | 32 | 1 | 9 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-10-03 | DET | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-29 | DET | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1943-09-12 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-08-07 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-17 | DET | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | DET | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943-07-08 | DET | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-07-06 | DET | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-07-05 | DET | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | DET | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 106 | 0 | 443 | 75 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | DET | C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | DET | C | 62 | 0 | 274 | 44 | 6 | 6 |
| 1943 | DET | C | 40 | 0 | 167 | 31 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dixie Parsons
- What years did Dixie Parsons play?
- Dixie Parsons played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1943.
- Was Dixie Parsons a pitcher?
- No. Dixie Parsons was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dixie Parsons hit?
- Dixie Parsons hit 2 career home runs with 52 hits.