Eddie Turchin
| Eddie Turchin | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: February 10, 1917 New York, New York | |
| Died: February 8, 1982 (aged 64) Brookhaven, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 9, 1943, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 31, 1943, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .231 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Edward Lawrence Turchin (February 10, 1917 – February 8, 1982), nicknamed "Smiley",[1] was an American professional baseball infielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cleveland Indians.
Biography
Turchin's minor league baseball career spanned 1937 to 1946, with gaps, as he did not played professionally during 1938, 1944, or 1945.[2] He was one of many players who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II, appearing in 11 games for the 1943 Cleveland Indians, spending time as a third baseman and shortstop. With the Indians, he batted 3-for-13 (.231) with one RBI.[2][3]
Turchin was born in New York City,[2] and served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1][4] He was Jewish, and attended Brooklyn College.[5][6] He died in 1982 in Brookhaven, New York.[7]
References
- ^ a b Edward (Smiley) Turchin. "Edward (Smiley) Turchin". Jewish Baseball Museum. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ a b c "Eddie Turchin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Bob Wechsler. Day by Day in Jewish Sports History. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "Index Record for Edward Turchin (1917) Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File". fold3.com. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Big League Jews". Jewish Sports Review. 12 (137): 21. January–February 2020.
- ^ "Eddie Turchin". Jewish Baseball News. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "Eddie Turchin". Retrosheet. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Eddie Turchin at Find a Grave
- 1917 births
- 1982 deaths
- Major League Baseball infielders
- American naval personnel of World War II
- Cleveland Indians players
- Dominion Hawks players
- Batavia Clippers players
- Rome Colonels players
- Hutchinson Pirates players
- Wilkes-Barre Barons players
- Buffalo Bisons players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Brooklyn College alumni
- Baseball players from New York (state)
- Jewish American baseball players
- Jewish Major League Baseball players