Ed Chandler

Born: 2/17/1917 in Pinson, AL, USA

Died: 7/6/2003 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-18 | Final Game: 1947-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Oliver Chandler

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Biography

Ed Chandler, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1947. His career, although short-lived, took place during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of African American players into the league and the tail end of the wartime player shortages. Chandler played as a position player, participating in a total of 15 games during his time in the big leagues. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, Chandler's presence in the Major League Baseball (MLB) served as a testament to the depth of talent and the diverse backgrounds that characterized the sport in the post-war years. His official statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the highest level of competition; he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of .0, yet he notched 1 RBI during his appearance. Though his time in the MLB was short, Ed Chandler remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	15	1	0	0	1	29.7	31	21	7	12	8	6.37	0

Career ERA 6.37 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 60.4% 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
1947	BRO	NL	0	1	15	1	0	0	1	29.7	31	21	12	8	6.37	3.97 (-60%)	-1840.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 53.2% 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
1947	BRO	NL	15	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	2	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	BRO	P	15	0	2	7	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15