Emil Verban
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1950)
Emil Verban was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1950 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 7 seasons. In 853 career games, he hit .272 with 793 hits, 1 home runs, and 241 RBI. Emil Verban was a 3-time All-Star.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/8/1989 in Quincy, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-04-18
- Last Game
- 1950-10-01
- Awards
- 3× All-Star
Full name: Emil Matthew Verban
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 853 | 2,911 | 301 | 793 | 99 | 26 | 1 | 241 | 21 | 108 | 74 | .272 | .301 | .325 | .626 | -4,887 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .626 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | SLN | NL | 146 | 498 | 51 | 128 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 14 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .325 (-12%) | .357 (-18%) | .683 (-15%) | -1177.7 |
| 1945 | SLN | NL | 155 | 597 | 59 | 166 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 72 | 4 | 19 | 15 | .278 | .260 (+7%) | .328 (-8%) | .354 (-4%) | .683 (-6%) | -660.0 |
| 1946 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 138 | 473 | 44 | 130 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 21 | 18 | .275 | .256 (+7%) | .328 (-7%) | .358 (-7%) | .687 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 155 | 540 | 50 | 154 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 23 | 8 | .285 | .262 (+9%) | .336 (-6%) | .376 (-9%) | .712 (-8%) | -770.2 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 55 | 169 | 14 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 5 | .231 | .263 (-12%) | .340 (-17%) | .379 (-28%) | .719 (-23%) | -626.2 |
| 1948 | CHN | NL | 56 | 248 | 37 | 73 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 7 | .294 | .263 (+12%) | .340 (-9%) | .379 (-1%) | .719 (-5%) | -626.2 |
| 1949 | CHN | NL | 98 | 343 | 38 | 99 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | .289 | .262 (+10%) | .343 (-10%) | .384 (-15%) | .727 (-13%) | -753.9 |
| 1950 | CHN | NL | 45 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .108 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 853 | 2,911 | 301 | 793 | 99 | 26 | 1 | 241 | 21 | 108 | 74 | .272 | — | — | — | — | -4,614 | ||
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 (854 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 430 | 1437 | 158 | 396 | 0 | 129 | .276 |
| Away | 424 | 1474 | 142 | 397 | 1 | 114 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-10-01 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-28 | BSN | BRO | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-10 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-08-15 | CHC | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-08-14 | CHC | STL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-08-10 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-08-08 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950-08-08 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 802 | 0 | 1994 | 2179 | 123 | 534 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | SLN | 2B | 146 | 0 | 319 | 380 | 23 | 105 |
| 1945 | SLN | 2B | 155 | 0 | 398 | 406 | 18 | 95 |
| 1946 | PHI | 2B | 138 | 0 | 353 | 381 | 28 | 83 |
| 1947 | PHI | 2B | 155 | 0 | 450 | 453 | 17 | 111 |
| 1948 | PHI | 2B | 54 | 0 | 104 | 126 | 6 | 25 |
| 1948 | CHN | 2B | 56 | 0 | 134 | 164 | 11 | 47 |
| 1949 | CHN | 2B | 88 | 0 | 218 | 249 | 17 | 60 |
| 1950 | CHN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| 1950 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 802 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 2B |
| 1944 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 2B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 9.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1946 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 10.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Emil Verban: the record in brief
The profile opens with Emil Verban's first major league game on April 18, 1944; the last one listed came on October 1, 1950. Verban played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1944 to 1946), the Philadelphia Phillies (1946 to 1948), the Chicago Cubs (1948 to 1950), and the Boston Braves (1950). Verban is listed as a second baseman at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Verban batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Verban was born on August 27, 1915, in Lincoln, IL, USA. Verban died on June 8, 1989, in Quincy, IL, USA. Verban's full given name, per the bio, is Emil Matthew Verban.
Across 853 games at the plate, Verban's career line reads 793 hits in 2,911 at bats for a .272 average; the totals also include 1 home run, 241 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. Verban's career OPS of .626 combines a .301 on-base mark with .325 slugging. The .272 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. Verban collected a career-high 166 hits in 1945. The RBI column peaks at 72 in 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emil Verban
- What years did Emil Verban play?
- Emil Verban played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1950.
- Was Emil Verban a pitcher?
- No. Emil Verban was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Emil Verban hit?
- Emil Verban hit 1 career home runs with 793 hits.
- What was Emil Verban's career batting average?
- Emil Verban batted .272 over his career, with 793 hits in 2,911 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emil Verban have?
- Emil Verban drove in 241 runs in his career.
- Is Emil Verban in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emil Verban has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.