Ed Caskin, baseball player, 1879-1886

Ed Caskin

Born: 12/30/1851 in Danvers, MA, USA

Died: 10/9/1924 in Danvers, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1886-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward James Caskin

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Biography

Ed Caskin was a professional baseball player born in 1851, whose career spanned from 1879 to 1886. Playing primarily as a position player, Caskin made his mark during a formative period in Major League Baseball, when the game was still evolving from its early days. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 482 games, compiling a total of 427 hits and achieving a batting average of .228. He contributed 163 runs batted in and hit 2 home runs, showcasing a style of play that was typical for the era, which often emphasized contact hitting over power. Caskin's career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercially viable sport. The late 19th century was characterized by a growing fan base and the establishment of professional leagues, which set the stage for the modern game. Although Caskin did not record any stolen bases, his contributions to his teams were significant in terms of offensive support and reliability on the field. He retired on September 24, 1886, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of baseball's early professional era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
482 1871 229 427 50 10 2 163 0 82 170 0.228 0.261 0.269 0.529 -3593.3

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.617 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1879 TRN NL 70 304 32 78 13 2 0 21 0 2 14 0.257 .255 (avg) .270 (-3%) .328 (-5%) .599 (-4%) -200.3
1880 TRN NL 82 333 36 75 5 4 0 28 0 7 24 0.225 .244 (-8%) .267 (-10%) .319 (-17%) .586 (-14%) -673.5
1881 TRN NL 63 234 33 53 7 1 0 21 0 13 29 0.226 .260 (-13%) .290 (-8%) .338 (-22%) .628 (-15%) -509.4
1883 NY1 NL 95 383 47 91 11 2 1 40 0 14 25 0.238 .257 (-8%) .285 (-7%) .345 (-18%) .631 (-13%) -768.8
1884 NY1 NL 100 351 49 81 11 1 1 40 0 34 55 0.231 .243 (-5%) .278 (+7%) .327 (-16%) .606 (-5%) -101.7
1885 SL5 NL 71 262 31 47 3 0 0 12 0 12 22 0.179 .244 (-26%) .287 (-25%) .325 (-41%) .613 (-34%) -1339.6
1886 NY1 NL 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 0 65 48 19 6
3B 69 0 82 139 29 5
C 33 0 145 52 31 1
SS 366 0 494 1204 226 86

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 TRN 2B 6 0 23 21 7 1
1879 TRN C 22 0 105 35 20 1
1879 TRN SS 42 0 42 169 23 10
1880 TRN C 2 0 0 0 0 0
1880 TRN SS 82 0 97 297 51 16
1881 TRN SS 63 0 85 205 30 18
1883 NY1 2B 13 0 42 27 12 5
1883 NY1 C 1 0 6 0 1 0
1883 NY1 SS 81 0 146 250 67 14
1884 NY1 C 6 0 28 15 6 0
1884 NY1 SS 96 0 121 278 53 28
1885 SL5 3B 69 0 82 139 29 5
1885 SL5 C 2 0 6 2 4 0
1885 SL5 SS 1 0 0 5 2 0
1886 NY1 SS 1 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 33
Second Base 19
Third Base 69
Shortstop 366