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Edward Lawrence Turchin (February 10, 1917 – February 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball infielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cleveland Indians.

Eddie Turchin
Infielder
Born: (1917-02-10)February 10, 1917 New York, New York
Died: February 8, 1982(1982-02-08) (aged 64) Brookhaven, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 9, 1943, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 31, 1943, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Batting average	.231
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	1
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1943)

Biography

Turchin, nicknamed "Smiley",[1] had a minor league baseball career spanning 1937 to 1946, with gaps, as he did not play professionally during 1938, 1944, or 1945.[2] He was one of many players who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II, appearing in 11 games for the 1943 Cleveland Indians, spending time as a third baseman and shortstop. With the Indians, he batted 3-for-13 (.231) with one RBI.[2][3]

Turchin was born in New York City,[2] and served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1][4] He was Jewish, and attended Brooklyn College.[5][6] He died in 1982, two days before his 65th birthday, in Brookhaven, New York.[7]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
• Eddie Turchin at Find a Grave

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