| Eddie Kazak | |
|---|---|
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| Third baseman | |
| Born: July 18, 1920 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: December 15, 1999 (aged 79) Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 29, 1948, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 1, 1952, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .273 |
| Home runs | 11 |
| Runs batted in | 71 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Edward Terrance Kazak (July 18, 1920 – December 15, 1999) was an American professional baseball player.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman from 1948 to 1952, most prominently as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.
After suffering serious injuries during World War II, Kazak recovered to become a Major League Baseball player where, he played in the 1949 All-Star Game as a 28-year-old rookie. Injuries prematurely ended his playing career after just five seasons. He played his final season with the Cincinnati Reds.
- ^ "Phil Masi statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2011.