Eddie Pick
Born: 5/7/1899 in Attleboro, MA, USA
Died: 5/13/1967 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-10 | Final Game: 1927-09-07
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Edgar Everett Pick
Biography
Eddie Pick, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who contributed to the sport during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1923 to 1927, a time when baseball was transitioning into a more modern era, moving beyond the deadball period and embracing the offensive explosion that characterized the 1920s. Pick was primarily known as a position player, participating in a total of 66 games over the course of his brief career.
In terms of performance, Pick recorded 34 hits and achieved a batting average of .178. He hit 2 home runs and drove in 17 runs, showcasing his potential as a power hitter despite a low batting average. Notably, he did not steal any bases during his time in the league. While his career statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Pick's participation during a pivotal era in baseball history reflects the dynamic nature of the sport as it evolved through the 1920s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.0 | 62.0 | 7.0 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.242 | 0.319 | 0.323 | 0.642 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 33.0 | 30.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.233 | 0.303 | 0.267 | 0.570 |
| 1928 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.750 | 0.750 | 1.000 | 1.750 |
| 1929 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
| 1930 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
| 1931 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 191 | 25 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 30 | 0.178 | 0.266 | 0.257 | 0.523 | -1023.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 54 | 181 | 23 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 26 | 0.171 | -1023.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 49 | 0 | 60 | 71 | 13 | 9 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHN | 3B | 49 | 0 | 60 | 71 | 13 | 9 |
| 1927 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 50 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |