Edward Beavens

Born: 1848 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-09 | Final Game: 1872-08-22

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 138 lbs

Full name: Edward P. Beavens

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Biography

Edward Beavens, born in 1848, was a professional baseball player who played during the early years of the sport, specifically from 1871 until his final game on August 22, 1872. As a position player, Beavens participated in 13 games, where he recorded 15 hits and achieved a batting average of .259. Although he did not hit any home runs during his brief career, he contributed significantly with 7 runs batted in (RBIs) and demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. Beavens' career unfolded during a formative period in baseball history, as the sport was transitioning from its origins into a more organized and commercially viable entertainment. Despite the limited number of games he played, his participation in the league highlights the early development of player roles and the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, Beavens is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, representing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 58 13 15 2 0 0 7 2 1 0 0.259 0.271 0.293 0.564 0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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
1871 TRO 3 15 7 6 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1872 BR2 10 43 6 9 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.209 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 13 25 34 23 4
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
SS 1 0 1 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 TRO 2B 3 3 8 10 4 2
1872 BR2 2B 10 10 17 24 19 2
1872 BR2 OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1872 BR2 SS 1 0 1 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 13
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1