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1943-1957 Eddie Miksis
2nd Base, SS - RH; Brooklyn Dodgers 1944-1951; Chicago Cubs
1951-1956; St. Louis Cardinals 1957
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| Eddie Miksis joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 and was mainly a quality fielding utility infielder, averaging around 55 games per/year for his first seven years in the majors. He did play in 86 games for the Dodgers in 1948 but hit only .213. Miksis was shipped to the Cubs in June of 1951, played regularly, sparkled defensively at 2nd base, his hitting improved and in 1953 he batted .251, scored 61 runs, lined 17 two base hits, 6 triples , hit 8 homers and stole 13 bases. He saw limited action in 1954 due to injuries. In 1955, Miksis played in 131 games and hit 9 homers. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1957 and again was used mainly as a utility infielder. Eddie Miksis career numbers: .236 BA, 722 hits in 3,053 at bats, 95 doubles and 44 home runs. Baseball Historian |
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