Ebba St. Claire
Born: 8/5/1921 in Whitehall, NY, USA
Died: 8/22/1982 in Whitehall, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1954-05-18
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 219 lbs
Full name: Edward Joseph St. Claire
Biography
Ebba St. Claire, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1951 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, St. Claire played a total of 164 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a career batting average of .249. Over the course of his career, he recorded 112 hits, including 7 home runs and 40 RBIs, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively to his teams.
St. Claire's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of players and a shift in the game's dynamics. While not a household name, his presence in the league added to the rich tapestry of the sport during the early 1950s. St. Claire also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases, further emphasizing his versatility as a player. His contributions to the game, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of the era, reflect the hard work and dedication of many players who shaped the landscape of baseball during this time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 450 | 39 | 112 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 2 | 35 | 52 | 0.249 | 0.306 | 0.356 | 0.662 | -668.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 72 | 220 | 22 | 62 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 0.282 | -120.9 |
| 1952 | BSN | NL | 39 | 108 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.213 | -372.4 |
| 1953 | ATL | NL | 33 | 80 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.200 | -381.1 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 42 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0.262 | 205.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 139 | 13 | 596 | 68 | 15 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BSN | C | 62 | 0 | 267 | 29 | 7 | 5 |
| 1952 | BSN | C | 34 | 0 | 151 | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| 1953 | ML1 | C | 27 | 0 | 106 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1954 | NY1 | C | 16 | 13 | 72 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 139 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton | NY | 1942 |