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Homer Ezzell

Homer Ezzell Notable

b. February 28, 1896 · St. Louis Browns 1923, Boston Red Sox 1924–1925

Homer Ezzell divided three seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the St. Louis Browns from 1923, then the Boston Red Sox through 1925.

Across 236 games he batted .264, with 196 hits and 106 runs. He finished with 20 doubles and 25 stolen bases.

He played 184 games at third base, with 377 assists and 26 errors. He turned 25 double plays.

He was born in Victoria, TX, USA on February 28, 1896, and died on August 3, 1976. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1923 SLB 882793168 600 1415204 .244
1924 BOS 902773575 840 32142112 .271
1925 BOS 581864053 640 1519189 .285
Career 236742106196 2080 61485925 .264

On this day & linked events

1896

Born February 28, 1896

Victoria, TX, USA

1976

Died August 3, 1976

Image: National Photo Company Collection, public domain