Eddie Shokes
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1946)
Eddie Shokes was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .119 with 10 hits and 5 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/14/2002 in Winchester, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-06-09
- Last Game
- 1946-09-29
Full name: Edward Christopher Shokes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 84 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 22 | .119 | .275 | .131 | .405 | -463 |
Career AVG .119 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .131 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.
Career OPS .405 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 31 | 83 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 21 | .120 | .256 (-53%) | .328 (-16%) | .358 (-63%) | .687 (-40%) | -462.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 84 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 22 | .119 | — | — | — | — | -463 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 38 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .211 |
| Away | 17 | 46 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .043 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-09-29 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-09-28 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946-09-27 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-24 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1946-09-22 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-09-22 | CIN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946-09-21 | CIN | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-20 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946-09-19 | CIN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1939, 1940, 1941 |
Eddie Shokes: the record in brief
The profile opens with Eddie Shokes's first major league game on June 9, 1941; the last one listed came on September 29, 1946. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. Born on January 27, 1920, in Charleston, SC, USA, Shokes is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6'0" and 170 pounds. Shokes died on September 14, 2002, in Winchester, VA, USA. Eddie Shokes was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Christopher.
Across 32 games at the plate, Shokes's career line reads 10 hits in 84 at bats for a .119 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Shokes's career OPS of .405 combines a .275 on-base mark with .131 slugging. Measured against the leagues Shokes played in, the .119 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 54.1% below the league. In OPS terms, Shokes's .405 stands 41.8% below the league's .697. Shokes collected a career-high 10 hits in 1946. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .120 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Shokes
- What years did Eddie Shokes play?
- Eddie Shokes played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946.
- Was Eddie Shokes a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Shokes was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Shokes hit?
- Eddie Shokes hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Shokes play for?
- Eddie Shokes played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1941, 1946).
- What were Eddie Shokes's career stats?
- In 32 games, Eddie Shokes had 10 hits, 5 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .119 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Shokes play?
- Eddie Shokes played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Shokes and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Shokes was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Eddie Shokes's career batting average?
- Eddie Shokes batted .119 over his career, with 10 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Shokes have?
- Eddie Shokes drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Shokes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Shokes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.