Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-9, 172lb (175cm, 78kg)
Born: May 21, 1902 in Snohomish, WA us
Died: August 16, 1983 in Everett, WA
Buried: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, WA
High School: Snohomish HS (Snohomish, WA)
Debut:
April 16, 1929
(Age 26-330d,
6,873rd in major league history)
vs. DET 4 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
April 25, 1941
(Age 38-339d)
vs. BRO 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1975.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Earl Averill's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1929 season
Full Name: Howard Earl Averill
Nicknames: Rock or The Earl of Snohomish
Pronunciation: \A-ver-ull\
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Relatives: Father of Earl Averill
Career
51.6
6353
2019
238
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1224
1164
70
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133
1941 Fielding Game Log (as LF)