Question #148319. Asked by
bernie73.
Last updated Feb 18 2026.
Originally posted Feb 28 2021 1:33 PM.
The shortest player on record is 43-inch Eddie Gaedel, who got one plate appearance (a walk) as a 1951 publicity stunt. Five players listed at 5-3 have graced the major leagues since 1900, according to Baseball Reference, with Pompeyo Antonio "Yo-Yo" Davalillo, Jess Cortazzo, Bob Emmerich, Stubby Magner and Mike McCormack combining for 90 hits in 463 at-bats.
1. Eddie Gaedel -- 3’7”
2. Stubby Magner -- 5’3”
3. Pompeyo “Yo-Yo” Davalillo -- 5’3”
4. “Wee Willie” Keeler -- 5’4”
5. Freddie Patek -- 5'5"
6. Robert Maranville -- 5'5"
7. Bobby Shantz -- 5'6"
8. Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson-- 5'6"
9. Phil Rizzuto -- 5'6"
10. Joes Sewell -- 5'6"
11. "Sliding" Billy Hamilton -- 5'6"
12. Jose Altuve -- 5'6"
13. Joe Morgan -- 5'7"
14. Mookie Betts -- 5'9"
15. Dustin Pedroia -- 5'9"
16. Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez -- 5'9"
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