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Paul Easterling Notable

b. September 28, 1905 · Detroit Tigers 1928, 1930, Philadelphia Athletics 1938

Paul Easterling divided 11 seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Detroit Tigers from 1928, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1938.

Across 76 games he batted .275, with 55 hits and 25 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 13 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 60 games in the outfield, with 100 putouts and 7 errors.

He was born in Reidsville, GA, USA on September 28, 1905, and died on March 15, 1993. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1928 DET 431141737 713 128242 .325
1930 DET 2979716 601 146180 .203
1938 PHA 4712 000 0120 .286
Career 762002555 1314 2615442 .275

On this day & linked events

1905

Born September 28, 1905

Reidsville, GA, USA

1993

Died March 15, 1993

1928

Major-league debut: Paul Easterling

Paul Easterling made a major-league debut on April 11, 1928.

1938

Final major-league game: Paul Easterling

Paul Easterling played a final major-league game on May 11, 1938.