Ed Duffy

Born: 1844 in Ireland

Died: 10/16/1888 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1871-10-30

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Edward Charles Duffy

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Biography

Ed Duffy was a professional baseball player active during the early years of the sport, making his mark in the 1871 season. Born in 1844, he played as a position player and participated in a total of 26 games throughout his brief career. Duffy recorded 28 hits, contributing 15 RBIs to his team's efforts while maintaining a batting average of .231. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 11 bases, showcasing the aggressive style of play that characterized the early days of baseball. Duffy's career coincided with the formative years of professional baseball, a time when the game was still evolving from its amateur roots. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions as a solid contact hitter and base stealer were significant in the context of the game at that time. Although his career was short-lived, ending on October 30, 1871, Ed Duffy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 121 30 28 5 0 0 15 11 3 2 0.231 0.250 0.273 0.523 -465.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1871 CH1 26 121 30 28 5 0 0 15 11 3 2 0.231 .286 (-19%) .311 (-20%) .383 (-29%) .695 (-25%) -465.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 1 0 0 1 0
SS 26 25 42 90 44 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CH1 3B 1 1 0 0 1 0
1871 CH1 SS 26 25 42 90 44 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 26