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Eddie Gaedel played for the White Sox as a stunt. Technically, I guess it would be Eddie Gaedel, who was sent to bat for the St. Louis Browns. He was sent in as a 3' 7" hitter for Frank Saucier to take 4 pitches which with his shortened strike zone, everyone assumed would be called for balls. They were.
Eddie Gaedel, all 3' 7" of him, is the shortest player to have ever played in MLB when he was sent up to pinch hit in a game between the St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers on August 19, 1951. Click on the 'Eddie Gaedel' link on this page to read the story of his appearance in an MLB game.
Other than Eddie Gaedel, a midget who had one plate appearance, done as a joke; there have been a few MLB players -- all with forgettable careers -- who were listed as 5'3". Hall of Famer Willie Keeler, however, was only 5' 4"; and acquired the nickname "Wee Willie."
Eddie Gaedel, all 3' 7" of him, is the shortest player to have ever played in MLB when he was sent up to pinch hit in a game between the St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers on August 19, 1951.
Muggsy Bogues, standing at 5 foot 3, was the shortest player to ever play in the NBA
As of 2010, David Eckstein (5'6").
Also Daniel Ray Herrera is 5'6" and I thought David Eckstein was 5'7".
Eddie Gaedel was a 3'7" dwarf that had one at bat with the St. Louis Browns.
The shortest player in all of Baseball is Chris Gates, a shortstop for the Fort Myres Miracle; the Minnesota Twins A team. He is 5'3" tall.
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Who was the shortest professional basketball player?
At 5 foot 3 inches tall, Tyrone (Muggsy) Bogues was the shortest player ever to play in the NBA.
Who was the shortest player ever to play for the New York Yankees?
Edmund "Stubby" Manger 5'3" in 1911
Did any baseball player ever hit the roof of the astrodome?
No
How old was the oldest college baseball player ever?
bob foack
Whose the best baseball player to ever live?
Lou Merloni
Who is the shortest ever basketball player?
In the NBA it was Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues at 5'3".
Shortest nhl player?
The shortest player ever to be in the NHL would be Roy "shrimp" Worters at 5'3".
Who is the shortest player ever play in the NBA?
the shortest person to play basketball in the Olympic games was Tynua Samonmah from Japan
Who is the current shortest player in the NBA?
The shortest NBA player ever isTyrone "Muggsy" Bogues - 5'3"
Who was the shortest professional basketball player?
At 5 foot 3 inches tall, Tyrone (Muggsy) Bogues was the shortest player ever to play in the NBA.
Who is the shortest player ever to play for the Milwaukee Bucks?
Charlie Criss he was 5 3
Who is the shortest player ever to play basketball for Wake Forest?
Muggsy Bogues at 5ft 3in.
Who is the shortest player ever to play for the Chicago White Sox?
Phil Cavaretta
Is Christian catenacci the best baseball player ever?
Yess he is the most amazing baseball player i have ever seen!!<3
Who is the shortest professional basketball player in the NBA?
At the moment it is Earl Boykins, he stands at 5'5. The shortest ever was Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogues, he stands at 5'3.
Who was the shortest player ever to play for the New York Yankees?
Edmund "Stubby" Manger 5'3" in 1911
Has there been a basketball player 4.6 feet tall?
No, The Shortest Player to Ever make it in NBA or College is Mugsy Bogues(NBA) 5'3!
