Ebba St. Claire, baseball player, 1951-1954

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 139

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Colgate University Hamilton NY 1942