Ed Boland, baseball player, 1934-1944

Ed Boland

Born: 4/18/1908 in Long Island City, NY, USA

Died: 2/5/1993 in Clearwater, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-18 | Final Game: 1944-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward John Boland

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Biography

Ed Boland, born in 1908, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1934 and 1944. Over the course of his career, he played in 57 games and compiled a batting average of .257. Boland recorded a total of 35 hits, including 23 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Notably, he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, which reflects the playing style of the era, characterized by a greater emphasis on small ball and contact hitting. Boland's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of World War II, when many athletes were called to serve. He contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and a keen understanding of the game, traits that were essential for position players of his time. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Boland's persistence and performance in the league during a challenging decade solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 136 11 35 5 1 0 23 2 4 14 0.257 0.279 0.309 0.587 -388.9

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1934 PHI NL 8 30 2 9 1 1 0 5 1 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHI NL 30 47 5 10 0 0 0 4 1 4 6 0.213 — — — — -267.4
1944 WSN AL 19 59 4 16 4 0 0 14 0 0 6 0.271 .261 (+4%) .325 (-17%) .357 (-5%) .683 (-11%) -121.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 0 43 3 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHI OF 7 0 6 1 2 0
1935 PHI OF 10 0 15 0 3 0
1944 WS1 OF 14 0 22 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 27