Eddie Zimmerman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1911)
Eddie Zimmerman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1911 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 6 seasons. In 127 career games, he hit .186 with 80 hits, 3 home runs, and 37 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1945 in Allentown, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-29
- Last Game
- 1911-09-04
Full name: Edward Desmond Zimmerman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 431 | 31 | 80 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 9 | 34 | 40 | .186 | .248 | .262 | .511 | -1,736 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .511 vs. league average .659 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 122 | 417 | 31 | 77 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 9 | 34 | 37 | .185 | .266 (-31%) | .336 (-26%) | .356 (-26%) | .693 (-26%) | -1736.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 127 | 431 | 31 | 80 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 9 | 34 | 40 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -1,736 | ||
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 (127 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 225 | 14 | 40 | 1 | 21 | .178 |
| Away | 60 | 206 | 17 | 40 | 2 | 13 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-04 | BRO | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-04 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-02 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-02 | BRO | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-09-01 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-01 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-28 | BRO | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-08-26 | BRO | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-26 | BRO | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-24 | BRO | CHC | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 127 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1903, 1904, 1905 |
Eddie Zimmerman: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 29, 1906 and the final game on September 4, 1911, Eddie Zimmerman built the record summarized on this page. Zimmerman played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1906) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911). Zimmerman played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 4, 1883, in Oceanic, NJ, USA, Zimmerman was listed at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Zimmerman's death is recorded on May 6, 1945, in Allentown, PA, USA. On the record, Eddie Zimmerman was born Edward Desmond Zimmerman.
In 127 games and 431 at bats, Zimmerman batted .186 with 80 hits; the totals also include 3 homers and 37 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .248 and .262 give Zimmerman a career OPS of .511. The league as a whole hit .257 across Zimmerman's seasons, which puts the .186 career mark 27.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 22.5% below league average (.511 against .659). The highest hit total in a season was 77, in 1911. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1911, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Zimmerman
- What years did Eddie Zimmerman play?
- Eddie Zimmerman played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1911.
- Was Eddie Zimmerman a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Zimmerman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eddie Zimmerman hit?
- Eddie Zimmerman hit 3 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Zimmerman play for?
- Eddie Zimmerman played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1906) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911).
- What were Eddie Zimmerman's career stats?
- In 127 games, Eddie Zimmerman had 80 hits, 3 home runs, 37 RBI, 31 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Zimmerman play?
- Eddie Zimmerman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Zimmerman and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Zimmerman was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Zimmerman hit each season?
- Eddie Zimmerman's home runs by season: 0 in 1906 and 3 in 1911. His most in one season was 3, in 1911.
- What was Eddie Zimmerman's career batting average?
- Eddie Zimmerman batted .186 over his career, with 80 hits in 431 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Zimmerman have?
- Eddie Zimmerman drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Zimmerman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Zimmerman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.