Eddie Tucker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1995)
Eddie Tucker was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995 for the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .126 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-06-14
- Last Game
- 1995-06-24
Full name: Eddie Jack Tucker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 103 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 20 | .126 | .224 | .175 | .399 | -389 |
Career AVG .126 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.
Career OBP .224 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Career SLG .175 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.
Career OPS .399 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 20 | 50 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | .120 | .255 (-53%) | .322 (-38%) | .377 (-63%) | .699 (-51%) | -388.8 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 9 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 51 | 103 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 20 | .126 | — | — | — | — | -389 | ||
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 (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .158 |
| Away | 26 | 65 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .108 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995-06-23 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-19 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-17 | CLE | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-06-16 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-11 | CLE | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-06-07 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-06 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-06-04 | CLE | TOR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
Salary History
Eddie Tucker's recorded salaries total $125,000 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tucker's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992, 1993, and 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SLN | NL | $125,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $125,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Cleveland | MS | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Eddie Tucker: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 14, 1992 and the final game on June 24, 1995, Eddie Tucker built the record summarized on this page. By club, Tucker's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1992 to 1995) and the Cleveland Indians (1995). At 6'2" and 205 pounds, Tucker is listed as a catcher. The bio says Tucker both batted and threw right-handed. Tucker was born on November 18, 1966, in Greenville, MS, USA. The given name on file is Eddie Jack Tucker.
Across 51 games at the plate, Tucker's career line reads 13 hits in 103 at bats for a .126 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. Tucker got on base at a .224 rate and slugged .175 (.399 OPS). Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Tucker's .126 average sits 51.9% below it. The OPS comparison is .399 to a league .730, 45.4% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 6, in 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .120 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Tucker
- What years did Eddie Tucker play?
- Eddie Tucker played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995.
- Was Eddie Tucker a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Tucker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Eddie Tucker hit?
- Eddie Tucker hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Tucker play for?
- Eddie Tucker played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1992–1993, 1995) and the Cleveland Indians (1995).
- What were Eddie Tucker's career stats?
- In 51 games, Eddie Tucker had 13 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, 9 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .126 batting average.
- How much did Eddie Tucker earn in his career?
- Eddie Tucker's recorded salaries total $125,000 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tucker's career ran from 1992 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1992, 1993, and 1995.
- What was Eddie Tucker's salary?
- Eddie Tucker's recorded salary was $125,000 in 1988.
- What position did Eddie Tucker play?
- Eddie Tucker played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Tucker and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Tucker was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Tucker hit each season?
- Eddie Tucker's home runs by season: 0 in 1992, 0 in 1993, and 1 in 1995. His most in one season was 1, in 1995.
- What was Eddie Tucker's career batting average?
- Eddie Tucker batted .126 over his career, with 13 hits in 103 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Tucker have?
- Eddie Tucker drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Tucker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Tucker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.