Ed Cartwright

Born: 10/6/1859 in Johnstown, PA, USA

Died: 9/3/1933 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-10 | Final Game: 1897-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Edward Charles Cartwright

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Biography

Ed Cartwright, born in 1859, was a prominent position player in the late 19th century, whose career spanned from 1890 to 1897. He played a total of 495 games and demonstrated considerable skill at the plate, finishing his career with 562 hits and a remarkable batting average of .295. Cartwright was known for his power and ability to drive in runs, accumulating 24 home runs and 333 RBIs over his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 144 stolen bases, which was a significant asset during a time when base running was becoming increasingly important in the game. Competing during the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style, Cartwright's contributions to the game were notable. He played in a time when the sport was evolving, and his ability to consistently produce at the plate helped set the stage for future generations of players. His performance and achievements solidified his place in baseball history, as he exemplified the skill and athleticism that defined the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
495	1902	348	562	100	44	24	333	144	202	136	0.295	0.368	0.432	0.800	2087.2

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +8.2% 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
1890	SL4	AA	75	300	70	90	12	4	8	60	26	29	0	0.300	.260 (+15%)	.336 (+9%)	.351 (+27%)	.687 (+18%)	943.4
1894	WAS	NL	132	507	88	149	35	13	12	106	31	57	43	0.294	.309 (-5%)	.379 (-1%)	.435 (+11%)	.814 (+6%)	546.1
1895	WAS	NL	122	472	95	156	34	17	3	90	50	54	41	0.331	.296 (+12%)	.361 (+11%)	.399 (+23%)	.761 (+17%)	1651.8
1896	WAS	NL	133	499	76	138	15	10	1	62	28	54	44	0.277	.290 (-5%)	.354 (-1%)	.387 (-9%)	.741 (-5%)	-505.2
1897	WAS	NL	33	124	19	29	4	0	0	15	9	8	8	0.234	.291 (-20%)	.354 (-19%)	.387 (-31%)	.741 (-26%)	-548.9