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Athletics Franchise · 1929–1942

Eric McNair

Shortstop8 seasons1929–1942

Biography

Eric McNair was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born April 12, 1909 in Meridian, MS. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 160 pounds, Eric McNair debuted on September 20, 1929 and last played on September 19, 1942.

Over 1251 major-league games, Eric McNair batted .274 with 1240 hits, 82 home runs, and 633 RBI in 4519 at-bats.

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

Born

April 12, 1909

Birthplace

Meridian, MS

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 160 lb

MLB Debut

September 20, 1929

Final Game

September 19, 1942

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1251 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
1251	4519	592	1240	229	29	82	633	261	328	.274	.318	.392	.710

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1929	Philadelphia Athletics	4	8	4	0	3	.500
1930	Philadelphia Athletics	78	237	63	0	34	.266
1931	Philadelphia Athletics	79	280	76	5	33	.271
1932	Philadelphia Athletics	135	554	158	18	95	.285
1933	Philadelphia Athletics	89	310	81	7	48	.261
1934	Philadelphia Athletics	151	599	168	17	82	.280
1935	Philadelphia Athletics	137	526	142	4	57	.270
1936	Boston Red Sox	128	494	141	4	74	.285
1937	Boston Red Sox	126	455	133	12	76	.292
1938	Boston Red Sox	46	96	15	0	7	.156
1939	Chicago White Sox	129	479	155	7	82	.324
1940	Chicago White Sox	66	251	57	7	31	.227
1941	Detroit Tigers	23	59	11	0	3	.186
1942	Detroit Tigers	26	68	11	1	4	.162
1942	Philadelphia Athletics	34	103	25	0	4	.243
1942	?	60	171	36	1	8	.211

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Eric McNair appears across the 1929-1935, 1942 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Eric McNair played 707 games with 717 hits and 356 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Eric McNair.

Jimmie Foxx Doc Cramer Bing Miller Dib Williams Roy Mahaffey Rube Walberg Max Bishop Lefty Grove

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Eric McNair play?

Eric McNair was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Eric McNair play for the Athletics?

Eric McNair appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1929-1935, 1942.

Where was Eric McNair born?

Eric McNair was born on April 12, 1909 in Meridian, MS.

What were Eric McNair's MLB career stats?

Over 1251 MLB games, Eric McNair hit .274 with 1240 hits, 82 home runs, and 633 RBI.

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