Earl Averill
| Earl Averill | |
|---|---|
Averill c. 1933 | |
| Center fielder | |
| Born: May 21, 1902 Snohomish, Washington, U.S. | |
| Died: August 16, 1983 (aged 81) Everett, Washington, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1929, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 25, 1941, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .318 |
| Hits | 2,019 |
| Home runs | 238 |
| Runs batted in | 1,164 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Member of the National | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1975 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
Howard Earl Averill (May 21, 1902 – August 16, 1983) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a center fielder from 1929 to 1941, including 11 seasons for the Cleveland Indians. He was a six-time All-Star (1933–1938) and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.