Ed Appleton

Born: 2/29/1892 in Arlington, TX, USA

Died: 1/27/1932 in Arlington, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-16 | Final Game: 1916-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Edward Samuel Appleton

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Biography

Ed Appleton, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1916. Playing during a transitional period in the sport, Appleton showcased his skills in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more offensively focused style. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-12, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. Appleton's pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 64 strikeouts throughout his career. He also notched 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in critical situations. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Ed Appleton's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	12	48	13	6	0	1	185.3	182	67	4	84	64	3.25	0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 2.85 across their career seasons — 14.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	BRO	NL	4	10	34	10	5	0	0	138.3	133	51	66	50	3.32	2.90 (-15%)	-2445.6
1916	BRO	NL	1	2	14	3	1	0	1	47.0	49	16	18	14	3.06	2.78 (-10%)	-580.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	56	4	9	0	1	0	0	0	2	15	0.161	0.190	0.196	0.386	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.386 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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
1915	BRO	NL	34	44	3	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	15	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BRO	NL	14	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	48	0	9	44	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	BRO	P	34	0	5	36	4	1
1916	BRO	P	14	0	4	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	48