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How tall was the shortest Major League Baseball player in history?

Question #149315. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 08 2023.
Originally posted May 08 2023 7:57 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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The distinction (or lack thereof) goes to Eddie Gaedel who at 3'7" (109 cm) is the shortest MLB player of all time.

Edward Carl Gaedel (1925-1961) made a single appearance at the plate, drawing a walk from four consecutive balls, playing for the St. Louis Browns in 1951.

"He was, by golly, the best darn midget who ever played big-league ball. He was also the only one."
--St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck

https://wiki2.org/en/Eddie_Gaedel+Newton

Response last updated by psnz on May 08 2023.
May 08 2023, 8:02 PM

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