Eddie Bockman

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Eddie Bockman
Runs batted in
56
Teams

Joseph Edward Bockman (July 26, 1920 – September 29, 2011) was an American

Cleveland Indians (1947), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1948–1949). During his playing days, Bockman stood 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), weighing 175 pounds (79 kg); he batted and threw right-handed.[1] His younger brother, Morley Bockman,[2] played Minor League Baseball (MiLB) for the Riverside Rubes, in the Sunset League
, among other teams.

Playing career

Born in

back for Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California, in 1937.[3]

While playing

Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller. The All-Stars opposed the Kansas City Monarchs in an exhibition game at Wrigley Field (Los Angeles), on October 2, 1945, with Satchel Paige pitching
for the Monarchs.

Bockman did not play pro baseball from 1943 to 1946, due to service in the United States Navy during World War II. While in the Navy, he was stationed in San Diego and played for the base team.[5] He rose to the rank of Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer. In September 1946, he joined the Yankees, then spent parts of the next three years with the Indians and Pirates.

Bockman's most productive seasons came with Pittsburgh, when he posted career-best all-around numbers, including a .239

runs batted in (RBI) and 23 runs scored, in 1948. Then, in 1949 he posted career-highs in games played (79) and HR (6), while driving in 19 runs and scoring 21 times. In April of that year, Bockman belted two home runs in a single game to give the Pirates a 3–1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Forbes Field. His two-run homer in the fourth inning scored Danny Murtaugh, who had walked.[1][6]

Bockman's career MLB stat-line includes a .230 BA, 11 HR, and 56 RBI, in 199 games.

Visalia Cubs (1956), and Amarillo Gold Sox (1957–1958).[7]

Later life

Bockman later

Florida Marlins expansion team
.

On September 29, 2011, Bockman died in Millbrae, California, at the age of 91.[8] He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Eddie Bockman Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Morley Bockman Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Wilson High Optimistic, Los Angeles Times, September 18, 1937, Page A11.
  4. ^ Fullerton All-Stars Rout Soldier Nine, Los Angeles Times, August 30, 1943, Page A10.
  5. ^ Bedingfield, Gary. "Eddie Bockman", Gary Bedingfield's Baseball in Wartime website, December 16, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. ^ Bucs Bag Nightcap To Divy With Reds, Los Angeles Times, April 25, 1949, Page C2.
  7. ^ "Eddie Bockman Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Alt.Obituaries.com – Eddie Bockman, 91; MLB Utility Player (Yankees, Indians, Pirates), Scout".

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