Ed Cassian

Born: 11/28/1867 in Wilbraham, MA, USA

Died: 9/10/1918 in Meriden, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-26 | Final Game: 1891-09-20

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward T. Cassian

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Biography

Ed Cassian, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Cassian's career spanned from 1891 to 1891, during which he showcased his talents on the mound in a challenging and rapidly evolving sport. Across his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. Cassian struck out a total of 24 batters, contributing to his team's efforts in an era when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. Although he did not register any saves, his role was pivotal in a time when pitchers often took on heavy workloads, emphasizing durability and endurance. While his career was short-lived, Ed Cassian remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, representing the early days of professional baseball and the foundational skills that would shape future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	13	9	8	0	0	91.0	113	45	4	51	24	4.45	0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 26.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1891	PHI	NL	1	3	6	4	3	0	0	38.0	40	12	16	10	2.84	3.52 (+19%)	23.0
1891	WS9	AA	2	4	7	5	5	0	0	53.0	73	33	35	14	5.60	3.52 (-59%)	-2306.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	43	4	11	1	1	0	5	0	0	8	0.256	0.256	0.326	0.581	0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1891	PHI	NL	6	17	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1891	WS9	AA	7	26	4	9	1	1	0	4	0	0	4	0.346	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	0	27	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	PHI	P	6	0	0	12	0	0
1891	WS9	P	7	0	0	15	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13