Ed Amelung, baseball player, 1984-1986

Ed Amelung

Born: 4/13/1959 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-07-28 | Final Game: 1986-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Allen Amelung

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Biography

Ed Amelung, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 to 1986. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 42 games and recorded 11 hits, resulting in a batting average of .193. While Amelung did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stole 3 bases. His playing era coincided with a time of transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize speed and small-ball tactics. Despite his limited statistics, Amelung's time in the majors showcased the opportunities and challenges faced by players during the mid-1980s, a period characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level, even if only for a short stint. After retiring from professional play on July 7, 1986, Amelung's experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the stories of lesser-known players who have graced the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 57 7 11 0 0 0 4 3 2 8 0.193 0.220 0.193 0.413 0.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.413 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1984 LAD NL 34 46 7 10 0 0 0 4 3 2 4 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1986 LAD NL 8 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 27 9 36 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 LAN OF 23 8 31 0 0 0
1986 LAN OF 4 1 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 6
Right Field 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Ana College Santa Ana CA 1978, 1979
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1980