Ed Cole

Born: 3/22/1909 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 7/28/1999 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-22 | Final Game: 1939-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward William Cole

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Biography

Ed Cole, born in 1909, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. His career spanned from April 22, 1938, to September 24, 1939. Cole is remembered for his time with the league amidst a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented approach. Throughout his brief career, he notched a record of 1-7 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31, showcasing his battles on the mound during a challenging time for pitchers. In addition to his pitching record, Cole demonstrated versatility with a total of 31 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves over his time in the majors. Although his career statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Cole's presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era that witnessed significant changes in the game. His journey exemplified the experiences of many pitchers of his time, navigating the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	7	42	6	1	0	3	95.0	124	56	9	54	31	5.31	0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1938	SLA	AL	1	5	36	6	1	0	3	88.7	116	51	48	26	5.18	4.35 (-19%)	-2541.7
1939	SLA	AL	0	2	6	0	0	0	0	6.3	8	5	6	5	7.11	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	22	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.136	0.136	0.136	0.273	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 62.9% 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
1938	SLA	AL	36	21	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	0	16	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	SLA	P	36	0	0	15	2	0
1939	SLA	P	6	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42