Ed Crosby, baseball player, 1970-1976

Ed Crosby

Born: 5/26/1949 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-12 | Final Game: 1976-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Carlton Crosby

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Biography

Ed Crosby, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played from 1970 until 1976. Primarily known as a position player, Crosby had a career that spanned six seasons in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 297 games, he recorded 149 hits and drove in 44 runs, showcasing a batting average of .22. Despite not hitting any home runs during his career, Crosby's contributions included a notable ability to get on base and his speed on the field, evidenced by his single stolen base. Crosby's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although he faced challenges in his offensive output, his versatility as a player allowed him to contribute to his teams in various roles. After retiring from professional play in May 1976, Crosby left behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete who persevered through the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
297 677 67 149 22 4 0 44 1 55 74 0.220 0.282 0.264 0.547 -2076.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1970 STL NL 38 95 9 24 4 1 0 6 0 7 5 0.253 .253 (-1%) .325 (-6%) .385 (-18%) .711 (-12%) -201.3
1972 STL NL 101 276 27 60 9 1 0 19 1 18 27 0.217 .243 (-11%) .310 (-13%) .353 (-27%) .664 (-21%) -994.6
1973 STL NL 22 39 4 5 2 1 0 1 0 4 4 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1973 CIN NL 36 51 4 11 1 1 0 5 0 7 12 0.216 .256 (-16%) .325 (+3%) .378 (-28%) .703 (-14%) 0.0
1974 CLE AL 37 86 11 18 3 0 0 6 0 6 12 0.209 .256 (-19%) .324 (-20%) .369 (-34%) .693 (-28%) -395.6
1975 CLE AL 61 128 12 30 3 0 0 7 0 13 14 0.234 .257 (-9%) .327 (-7%) .374 (-31%) .701 (-20%) -399.2
1976 CLE AL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1973 NLCS CIN 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 72 48 107 170 14 32
3B 53 24 22 51 5 6
SS 157 90 164 338 19 58

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SLN 2B 2 1 4 1 1 1
1970 SLN 3B 3 0 3 3 0 1
1970 SLN SS 35 20 37 87 6 15
1972 SLN 2B 38 30 68 92 6 21
1972 SLN 3B 14 8 11 19 1 1
1972 SLN SS 43 30 51 86 3 20
1973 SLN 2B 5 5 5 16 2 2
1973 SLN 3B 4 0 0 1 1 0
1973 SLN SS 7 4 6 9 1 2
1973 CIN 2B 5 0 4 4 1 2
1973 CIN SS 29 11 21 60 4 8
1974 CLE 2B 3 1 1 8 1 1
1974 CLE 3B 18 12 4 21 2 3
1974 CLE SS 13 3 9 24 2 1
1975 CLE 2B 19 11 25 49 3 5
1975 CLE 3B 13 4 4 5 1 1
1975 CLE SS 30 22 40 72 3 12
1976 CLE 3B 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 71
Third Base 53
Shortstop 158
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Long Beach City College Long Beach CA 1968, 1969