Ed Fernandes, baseball player, 1940-1946

Ed Fernandes

Born: 3/11/1918 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 11/27/1968 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-06-09 | Final Game: 1946-07-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Paul Fernandes

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Biography

Ed Fernandes was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played primarily as a position player from 1940 to 1946. Throughout his career, he appeared in 42 games, where he recorded 12 hits and posted a batting average of .185. Despite his limited offensive output, which included 6 RBIs and no home runs, Fernandes contributed to his teams in various ways during his time in the league. Competing in an era that was characterized by both the challenges of World War II and the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball, Fernandes’ career unfolded during a time of significant transition in the sport. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many players aspire to, his presence on the field during the mid-1940s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After retiring from professional play on July 7, 1946, Fernandes left behind a legacy as part of a generation of players who forged their paths against a backdrop of societal change and the eventual integration of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 65 5 12 3 0 0 6 0 15 13 0.185 0.338 0.231 0.568 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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
1940 PIT NL 28 33 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 7 6 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHW AL 14 32 4 8 2 0 0 4 0 8 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 39 0 88 11 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 PIT C 27 0 47 5 1 1
1946 CHA C 12 0 41 6 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 40