Eddie Zimmerman
Born: 1/4/1883 in Oceanic, NJ, USA
Died: 5/6/1945 in Allentown, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-29 | Final Game: 1911-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Edward Desmond Zimmerman
Biography
Eddie Zimmerman was a professional baseball player born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1906 to 1911. Playing primarily as a position player, Zimmerman appeared in 127 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 9 stolen bases, which was a noteworthy aspect of his playing style during an era transitioning from the deadball era to the more spirited offensive play that characterized the later years of the game.
Over his career, Zimmerman recorded 80 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 37 runs, finishing with a batting average of .186. While these statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Zimmerman's contributions to his teams were more nuanced, as he played in a time when baseball was evolving and players were beginning to adapt to new strategies and styles of play. His time in the league was marked by the challenges of competition during a dynamic period in baseball history, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
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 | 0.186 | 0.248 | 0.262 | 0.511 | -2195.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | STL | NL | 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 122 | 417 | 31 | 77 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 9 | 34 | 37 | 0.185 | -2195.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 127 | 5 | 174 | 235 | 17 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | 3B | 122 | 0 | 167 | 229 | 16 | 24 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 127 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1903, 1904, 1905 |