Ed Bahr

Born: 10/16/1919 in Rouleau, SK, CAN

Died: 4/6/2007 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-05-01 | Final Game: 1947-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Edson Garfield Bahr

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Biography

Ed Bahr was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1947. Born in 1919, Bahr made his mark in an era characterized by the post-World War II resurgence of the sport, where players returned to the diamond with renewed vigor and fans eagerly embraced the game. Throughout his brief but notable career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 11 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Bahr finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37 and recorded a total of 69 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams were vital during a transitional period in baseball history. Bahr's performance reflected the evolving strategies of pitching in the late 1940s as teams began to emphasize the importance of specialized roles and effective game management. Despite the brevity of his career, Ed Bahr remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and talent of players during a pivotal time in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	11	46	25	8	0	0	219.0	210	82	13	95	69	3.37	0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 10.9% better 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
1946	PIT	NL	8	6	27	14	7	0	0	136.7	128	40	52	44	2.63	3.59 (+27%)	-1279.6
1947	PIT	NL	3	5	19	11	1	0	0	82.3	82	42	43	25	4.59	3.97 (-16%)	-1220.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
50	68	2	10	0	1	0	5	0	0	18	0.147	0.147	0.176	0.324	0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.324 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 53.8% 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
1946	PIT	NL	29	45	2	8	0	1	0	5	0	0	10	0.178	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	21	23	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	46	0	10	40	6	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	PIT	P	27	0	8	28	5	2
1947	PIT	P	19	0	2	12	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46