Eddie Snead facts for kids

Eddie Richard Snead (born July 30, 1910 – died August 26, 1975) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher in the 1940s. He played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players.

Who Was Eddie Snead?

Eddie Snead was born in Fowl River, Alabama. He grew up to become a talented baseball player. He played during a time when African American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. This led to the creation of the Negro leagues.

Playing for the Birmingham Black Barons

In 1940, Eddie Snead played for the Birmingham Black Barons. This was a well-known team in the Negro leagues. He was a pitcher, which means his job was to throw the ball to the batter.

During his time with the Black Barons, Eddie Snead played in eight recorded games. He pitched for a total of 40 innings. An "inning" is a part of a baseball game. His ERA, or Earned Run Average, was 3.83. This number helps show how well a pitcher prevents runs from scoring.

Later Life

Eddie Snead passed away in Mobile, Alabama in 1975. He was 65 years old. His career in the Negro leagues is an important part of baseball history. It shows the skill and determination of players like him.