Ed Fallenstein

Born: 12/22/1908 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 11/24/1971 in Orange, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-16 | Final Game: 1933-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Fallenstein

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Biography

Ed Fallenstein was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1931 to 1933. Born in 1908, he made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded baseball of the 1930s. Throughout his brief time in Major League Baseball, Fallenstein showcased his skills with a career record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.52, contributing to the competitive landscape of the sport during that period. Fallenstein's pitching style was marked by determination and a drive to excel, as evidenced by his ability to accumulate 20 strikeouts during his time on the mound. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was integral to the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of the game at a time when the sport was evolving. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, are a testament to the diverse tapestry of players who shaped the early years of modern baseball. Fallenstein's career may have been short, but it reflects a crucial time in the history of the game, providing insight into the lives of players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	33	4	1	1	0	76.7	99	47	3	39	20	5.52	0

Career ERA 5.52 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 38.6% 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
1931	PHI	NL	0	0	24	0	0	0	0	41.7	56	33	26	15	7.13	4.10 (-74%)	-856.8
1933	BSN	NL	2	1	9	4	1	1	0	35.0	43	14	13	5	3.60	3.86 (+7%)	-300.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	13	2	4	1	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.308	0.357	0.385	0.742	0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
1931	PHI	NL	24	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	BSN	NL	11	8	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	4	16	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PHI	P	24	0	3	9	1	0
1933	BSN	P	9	0	1	7	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33