Ed Baecht, baseball player, 1926-1937

Ed Baecht

Born: 5/15/1907 in Paden, OK, USA

Died: 8/15/1957 in Grafton, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-24 | Final Game: 1937-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Baecht

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Biography

Ed Baecht, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 until his retirement in 1937. Baecht made his debut during an era characterized by significant transitions in the game, as baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a pitching record of 5-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56. Baecht struck out a total of 61 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Baecht's playing style reflected the typical attributes of pitchers from his time, relying on a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches to navigate the lineup of opposing teams. While he did not achieve the level of stardom that some of his contemporaries did, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Baecht's career, while modest in terms of statistical accolades, exemplified the dedication and perseverance required to compete in the major leagues during a period of significant change in the sport. He retired on September 3, 1937, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking pitcher who experienced the joys and struggles of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 6 64 9 3 0 0 160.3 200 99 9 78 61 5.56 0

Career ERA 5.56 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1926 PHI NL 2 0 28 1 1 0 0 56.0 73 38 28 14 6.11 4.11 (-49%) -1338.3
1927 PHI NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 12 8 2 0 12.00 — 0.0
1928 PHI NL 1 1 9 1 0 0 0 24.0 37 16 9 10 6.00 4.13 (-45%) 124.5
1931 CHC NL 2 4 22 6 2 0 0 67.0 64 28 32 34 3.76 4.10 (+8%) -
1932 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — -
1937 SLA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.3 13 9 6 3 12.79 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 42 4 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.190 0.190 0.190 0.381 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 48.1% 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
1926 PHI NL 28 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1927 PHI NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1928 PHI NL 9 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1931 CHC NL 22 18 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1932 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1937 SLA AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 0 5 52 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PHI P 28 0 2 23 2 1
1927 PHI P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1928 PHI P 9 0 0 8 0 0
1931 CHN P 22 0 3 18 0 1
1932 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 SLA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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