Ed Cihocki, baseball player, 1932-1933

Ed Cihocki

Born: 5/9/1907 in Wilmington, DE, USA

Died: 11/9/1987 in Newark, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-05-29 | Final Game: 1933-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Cihocki

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Biography

Ed Cihocki was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played as a position player during the early years of the 1930s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from 1932 to 1933, during a period characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. Cihocki made a brief but notable impact in the league, appearing in 34 games and recording 14 hits. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 9 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in teammates when needed. Cihocki's career batting average settled at .143, reflecting the challenges many players faced during a time when the competition was fierce and the game was rapidly evolving. Despite his limited playing time and opportunities, Cihocki's presence in the majors during the early 1930s places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the stories of players who may not have had long careers but were part of the sport's development in an era of change.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 98 6 14 2 3 0 9 0 7 16 0.143 0.200 0.224 0.424 -662.9

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1932 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PHA AL 33 97 6 14 2 3 0 9 0 7 16 0.144 .270 (-47%) .329 (-39%) .377 (-40%) .707 (-39%) -662.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
3B 1 0 1 5 0 0
SS 28 0 44 69 12 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 PHA 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1933 PHA 3B 1 0 1 5 0 0
1933 PHA SS 28 0 44 69 12 17

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Shortstop 28