Edythe Perlick
| Edythe Perlick | |
|---|---|
| Left fielder | |
| Born: December 12, 1922 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: February 27, 2003 (aged 80) Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .230 |
| Home runs | 18 |
| Runs batted in | 392 |
| Stolen bases | 481 |
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Edythe Perlick (December 12, 1922 – February 27, 2003), known by her nickname Edie, was a left fielder who played from 1943 through 1950 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Listed at 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m), 128 lb., she batted and threw right-handed.
Perlick has been listed as one of the Top 20 AAGPBL Players of All Time, according to baseball researcher Sharon L. Roepke. A three-time All-Star, Perlick is often described as a multifaceted five-tool player. She was able to hit for average and power, was a smart and speedy baserunner, and combined fielding abilities with a strong and accurate throwing arm.