Ed Bouchee

Born: 3/7/1933 in Livingston, MT, USA

Died: 1/23/2013 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-09-19 | Final Game: 1962-07-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Bouchee

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Biography

Ed Bouchee, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1962. Primarily playing as a position player, Bouchee participated in 670 games throughout his career. He recorded 583 hits, which included 61 home runs, and amassed 290 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .265. Known for his reliable hitting and solid presence at the plate, Bouchee contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the post-war era and witnessing a shift in player dynamics. Bouchee's career spanned the late 1950s and early 1960s, a time characterized by increased competition and the emergence of various playing styles. His ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he finished his career with modest stolen base totals, he showcased versatility and adaptability as a player. Bouchee's contributions to the game, alongside his statistics, reflect his role in a dynamic and competitive era of baseball, leaving a lasting legacy as a solid contributor during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
670	2199	298	583	114	21	61	290	5	340	401	0.265	0.368	0.419	0.787	5212.7

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1956	PHI	NL	9	22	0	6	2	0	0	1	0	5	6	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	PHI	NL	154	574	78	168	35	8	17	76	1	84	91	0.293	.257 (+14%)	.323 (+22%)	.391 (+20%)	.715 (+21%)	2770.3
1958	PHI	NL	89	334	55	86	19	5	9	39	1	51	74	0.257	.257 (avg)	.324 (+9%)	.394 (+8%)	.719 (+8%)	600.0
1959	PHI	NL	136	499	75	142	29	4	15	74	0	70	74	0.285	.256 (+11%)	.323 (+16%)	.392 (+15%)	.715 (+15%)	1653.9
1960	PHI	NL	22	65	1	17	4	0	0	8	0	9	11	0.262	.255 (+3%)	.323 (+10%)	.387 (-17%)	.711 (-5%)	-21.7
1960	CHC	NL	98	299	33	71	11	1	5	44	2	45	51	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.323 (+4%)	.387 (-15%)	.711 (-6%)	-21.7
1961	CHC	NL	112	319	49	79	12	3	12	38	1	58	77	0.248	.258 (-4%)	.328 (+13%)	.399 (+4%)	.727 (+8%)	711.3
1962	NYN	NL	50	87	7	14	2	0	3	10	0	18	17	0.161	.257 (-38%)	.326 (-7%)	.393 (-27%)	.719 (-18%)	-240.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	611	582	4909	451	66	435

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	PHI	1B	6	6	54	3	0	6
1957	PHI	1B	154	154	1182	125	16	93
1958	PHI	1B	89	86	690	58	5	59
1959	PHI	1B	134	134	1127	95	17	96
1960	PHI	1B	22	19	158	15	1	12
1960	CHN	1B	80	75	709	56	7	56
1961	CHN	1B	107	90	852	76	16	97
1962	NYN	1B	19	18	137	23	4	16