Ed Biecher

Born: 8/27/1875 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 7/15/1939 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-09-26 | Final Game: 1898-10-10

Full name: Edward Biecher

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Biography

Ed Biecher was a professional baseball player born in 1875, whose career spanned from 1897 to 1909. Primarily known as a position player, Biecher's time in Major League Baseball was brief, yet notable for the era in which he played. He appeared in 11 games over the course of his two seasons in the big leagues, specifically from 1897 to 1898. During this time, he amassed a total of 9 hits, contributing to a batting average of .243. Biecher also recorded 1 run batted in and 1 stolen base, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting typical of the late 19th century game. While Biecher's statistics may not reflect the accomplishments of more prominent players, his participation in the sport during a time of significant transition in baseball history is noteworthy. The late 1890s marked a period of evolution in the game, with the rise of the professionalization of baseball and the establishment of more organized leagues. Biecher's career, although short, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the foundation of modern baseball. He passed into baseball history as one of the many figures who helped shape the early years of the sport, despite the limited opportunities available to players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	37	2	9	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.243	0.243	0.297	0.541	0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1897	STL	NL	3	12	1	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	CL4	NL	8	25	1	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	0	16	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	SLN	OF	3	0	6	0	0	0
1898	CL4	OF	8	0	10	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	8