Ed Cogswell

Born: 2/25/1854 in England

Died: 7/27/1888 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-07-11 | Final Game: 1882-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Edward Cogswell

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Biography

Ed Cogswell, born in 1854, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1879 to 1882. As a position player, Cogswell showcased his skills during a formative period in Major League Baseball, contributing to the early evolution of the game. Over the course of his career, he played in 109 games, where he distinguished himself with a batting average of .294, making him one of the more proficient hitters of his time. He recorded a total of 146 hits, including one home run and 32 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to make impactful contributions at the plate. Cogswell's playing style was emblematic of the late 19th century, a time when the sport was shifting from its early, more rudimentary forms into a more organized and strategic game. Although he did not amass stolen bases, his overall offensive output placed him among the notable players of his era. His career, which concluded on May 30, 1882, marked him as a significant figure during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to gain widespread popularity and establish its place in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	496	102	146	16	4	1	32	0	25	21	0.294	0.328	0.349	0.677	1161.7

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.599 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1879	BSN	NL	49	236	51	76	8	1	1	18	8	5	0.322	.255 (+26%)	.270 (+27%)	.328 (+15%)	.599 (+20%)	758.8
1880	TRN	NL	47	209	41	63	7	3	0	13	11	10	0.301	.244 (+23%)	.267 (+26%)	.319 (+14%)	.586 (+19%)	628.6
1882	WOR	NL	13	51	10	7	1	0	0	1	6	6	0.137	.248 (-45%)	.275 (-17%)	.329 (-52%)	.605 (-36%)	-225.7