Ed Armbrister, baseball player, 1973-1977

Ed Armbrister

Born: 7/4/1948 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Died: 3/17/2021 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

MLB Debut: 1973-08-31 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edison Rosanda Armbrister

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Biography

Ed Armbrister, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977. Primarily serving as a position player, Armbrister appeared in 224 games during his career. He recorded a total of 65 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 19 runs while maintaining a batting average of .245. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 15 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Armbrister's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more specialized roles and the increasing importance of speed and defense on the field. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a versatile player were valued by the teams he played for, allowing him to carve out a niche in the game. After his retirement on October 2, 1977, Armbrister’s legacy continued to be recognized by baseball enthusiasts who appreciate the diverse talents that players like him brought to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
224 265 46 65 11 6 4 19 15 24 71 0.245 0.307 0.377 0.685 -131.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — near 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
1973 CIN NL 18 37 5 8 3 1 1 5 0 2 8 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1974 CIN NL 9 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1975 CIN NL 59 65 9 12 1 0 0 2 3 5 19 0.185 .257 (-28%) .327 (-23%) .374 (-47%) .701 (-35%) -381.4
1976 CIN NL 73 78 20 23 3 2 2 7 7 6 22 0.295 .255 (+15%) .320 (+7%) .360 (+28%) .681 (+18%) 207.9
1977 CIN NL 65 78 12 20 4 3 1 5 5 10 21 0.256 .264 (-3%) .329 (+2%) .401 (+5%) .730 (+4%) 42.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 NLCS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 NLCS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000
1975 WS CIN 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000
1973 NLCS CIN 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 96 44 91 8 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 CIN OF 14 7 21 1 2 0
1974 CIN OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1975 CIN OF 19 7 13 0 2 0
1976 CIN OF 32 13 31 4 1 1
1977 CIN OF 27 17 25 3 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 55
Center Field 9
Right Field 37