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Eddie Joost

Shortstop8 seasons1947–1954

Biography

Eddie Joost was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born June 5, 1916 in San Francisco, CA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 175 pounds, Eddie Joost debuted on September 11, 1936 and last played on September 25, 1955.

Over 1575 major-league games, Eddie Joost batted .239 with 1339 hits, 134 home runs, and 601 RBI in 5606 at-bats.

Every one of Eddie's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

June 5, 1916

Birthplace

San Francisco, CA

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 175 lb

MLB Debut

September 11, 1936

Final Game

September 25, 1955

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1575 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1575	5606	874	1339	238	35	134	601	1043	827	.239	.361	.366	.727

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1936	Cincinnati Reds	13	26	4	0	1	.154
1937	Cincinnati Reds	6	12	1	0	0	.083
1939	Cincinnati Reds	42	143	36	0	14	.252
1940	Cincinnati Reds	88	278	60	1	24	.216
1941	Cincinnati Reds	152	537	136	4	40	.253
1942	Cincinnati Reds	142	562	126	6	41	.224
1943	Boston Braves	124	421	78	2	20	.185
1945	Boston Braves	35	141	35	0	9	.248
1947	Philadelphia Athletics	151	540	111	13	64	.206
1948	Philadelphia Athletics	135	509	127	16	55	.250
1949	Philadelphia Athletics	144	525	138	23	81	.263
1950	Philadelphia Athletics	131	476	111	18	58	.233
1951	Philadelphia Athletics	140	553	160	19	78	.289
1952	Philadelphia Athletics	146	540	132	20	75	.244
1953	Philadelphia Athletics	51	177	44	6	15	.249
1954	Philadelphia Athletics	19	47	17	1	9	.362
1955	Boston Red Sox	56	119	23	5	17	.193

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Eddie Joost appears across the 1947-1954 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Eddie Joost played 917 games with 840 hits and 435 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Eddie Joost.

Elmer Valo Pete Suder Carl Scheib Alex Kellner Dick Fowler Joe Astroth Joe Coleman Bobby Shantz

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Eddie Joost play?

Eddie Joost was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Eddie Joost play for the Athletics?

Eddie Joost appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1947-1954.

Where was Eddie Joost born?

Eddie Joost was born on June 5, 1916 in San Francisco, CA.

What were Eddie Joost's MLB career stats?

Over 1575 MLB games, Eddie Joost hit .239 with 1339 hits, 134 home runs, and 601 RBI.

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