Ed Durham, baseball player, 1929-1933

Ed Durham

Born: 8/17/1907 in Chester, SC, USA

Died: 4/27/1976 in Chester, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-19 | Final Game: 1933-09-30

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

Full name: Edward Fant Durham

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Biography

Ed Durham, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1933. He played in a transitional era for baseball, just before the rise of the more modern game characterized by increased offensive output and the integration of African American players into Major League Baseball. Over the course of his five-year career, Durham compiled a record of 29 wins and 44 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 204 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a power pitcher during his time. Durham also contributed to his teams with a single save, indicating his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, his strikeout numbers suggest he was capable of overpowering hitters, a skill that was vital in the context of the game as it evolved during the early 1930s. Although Durham's career was relatively brief, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 44 143 71 23 3 1 641.7 677 317 45 202 204 4.45 0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — near 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
1929 BOS AL 1 0 14 1 0 0 0 22.3 34 23 14 6 9.27 4.60 (-102%) -702.0
1930 BOS AL 4 15 33 12 6 1 1 140.0 144 73 43 28 4.69 4.80 (+2%) -747.7
1931 BOS AL 8 10 38 15 7 2 0 165.3 175 78 50 53 4.25 4.10 (-4%) -366.1
1932 BOS AL 6 13 34 22 4 0 0 175.3 187 74 49 52 3.80 4.13 (+8%) -1264.6
1933 CHW AL 10 6 24 21 6 0 0 138.7 137 69 46 65 4.48 3.86 (-16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 202 8 24 2 0 0 10 0 10 63 0.119 0.160 0.129 0.289 -1288.7

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career SLG .129 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.289 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1929 BOS AL 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 BOS AL 33 41 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 18 0.098 — — — — 0.0
1931 BOS AL 39 54 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 18 0.056 .276 (-80%) .338 (-74%) .388 (-81%) .726 (-78%) -726.2
1932 BOS AL 35 57 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 4 16 0.123 .275 (-55%) .335 (-46%) .391 (-69%) .726 (-58%) -562.5
1933 CHW AL 24 46 3 10 1 0 0 5 0 1 10 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 143 0 24 120 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BOS P 14 0 2 4 1 0
1930 BOS P 33 0 0 30 1 2
1931 BOS P 38 0 7 24 3 0
1932 BOS P 34 0 14 37 1 4
1933 CHA P 24 0 1 25 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 143