Ed Cushman, baseball player, 1883-1890

Ed Cushman

Born: 3/27/1852 in Eagleville, OH, USA

Died: 9/26/1915 in Erie, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-07-06 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Edgar Leander Cushman

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Biography

Ed Cushman, born in 1852, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1883 to 1890. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized and commercially viable endeavor. Cushman’s performance on the mound was marked by a career record of 62-81, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, showcasing his ability to compete against some of the era's best hitters. Over his career, Cushman recorded a total of 607 strikeouts, reflecting his skill in overpowering batters with his pitching prowess. Although he managed only one save, his contributions to his teams included durability and consistency, traits that were highly valued during a time when pitchers often faced a heavy workload. Cushman’s era was characterized by the challenge of adapting to new strategies and the emergence of specialized roles in baseball, making his accomplishments all the more significant in the historical context of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
62 81 147 145 137 4 1 1225.7 1264 525 23 359 607 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1883 BFN NL 3 3 7 7 5 0 0 50.3 61 22 17 34 3.93 3.22 (-22%) 383.6
1884 MLU UA 4 0 4 4 4 2 0 36.0 10 4 3 47 1.00 3.11 (+68%) 1993.0
1885 PH4 AA 3 7 10 10 10 0 0 87.0 101 34 17 37 3.52 3.03 (-16%) 361.2
1885 NY4 AA 8 14 22 22 22 0 0 191.0 158 59 33 133 2.78 3.03 (+8%) 4204.9
1886 NY4 AA 17 21 38 38 37 2 0 325.7 278 113 99 167 3.12 3.37 (+7%) 1173.7
1887 NY4 AA 10 15 26 26 25 0 0 220.0 310 146 83 64 5.97 4.17 (-43%) -1787.6
1890 TL2 AA 17 21 40 38 34 0 1 315.7 346 147 107 125 4.19 3.88 (-8%) 3745.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
147 489 47 78 7 4 0 30 6 43 27 0.160 0.232 0.190 0.422 -2389.1

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.422 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 35.0% 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
1883 BFN NL 7 23 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1884 MLU UA 4 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1885 PH4 AA 10 37 5 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1885 NY4 AA 22 69 5 10 1 0 0 3 0 9 0 0.145 .244 (-41%) .287 (-15%) .325 (-51%) .613 (-34%) 0.0
1886 NY4 AA 38 126 10 19 1 0 0 5 0 9 0 0.151 .246 (-39%) .302 (-31%) .331 (-52%) .634 (-42%) -789.8
1887 NY4 AA 26 93 14 23 4 2 0 9 2 10 20 0.247 .270 (-9%) .331 (+1%) .373 (-11%) .705 (-5%) -64.0
1890 TL2 AA 40 130 9 13 0 2 0 10 4 10 0 0.100 .260 (-62%) .336 (-49%) .351 (-63%) .687 (-56%) -1237.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
P 147 0 16 189 37 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 BFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1883 BFN P 7 0 1 8 3 0
1884 MLU P 4 0 0 4 1 0
1885 PH4 P 10 0 2 11 5 0
1885 NY4 P 22 0 3 21 5 0
1886 NY4 P 38 0 5 59 9 2
1887 NY4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 NY4 P 26 0 4 40 7 2
1890 TL2 P 40 0 1 46 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 147
Left Field 1
Center Field 1