Ed Finney

Born: 11/4/1924 in Akron, OH, USA

Died: 3/17/1998 in Akron, OH, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Louis Finney

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Biography

Ed Finney, born in 1924, is an active player in professional baseball, currently making his mark as a position player. With a career spanning numerous seasons, he has showcased his skills in 56 games to date, accumulating 50 hits and maintaining a commendable batting average of .278. His offensive contributions include one home run and 18 runs batted in (RBIs), underlining his ability to drive in key runs for his team. Finney also demonstrates speed on the bases, having recorded 10 stolen bases, which emphasizes his versatility and dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, Finney has played during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, adapting to the evolving strategies and techniques that define modern baseball. His consistent performance highlights not only his personal dedication to the sport but also reflects the ongoing evolution of player roles and the increasing emphasis on athleticism in the game. As he continues to compete, Finney remains a vital part of his team's lineup, contributing to the excitement of baseball today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	180	29	50	4	3	1	18	10	20	1	0.278	0.350	0.350	0.700	-134.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.716 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
1947	BEG	NN2	6	17	4	5	0	1	1	3	0	1	0	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BEG	NN2	50	163	25	45	4	2	0	15	10	19	1	0.276	.263 (+5%)	.340 (+3%)	.379 (-14%)	.719 (-6%)	-134.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	NLC	BEG	4	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	1	0	1	1	0
3B	54	53	41	88	14	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	BEG	2B	1	1	0	1	1	0
1947	BEG	3B	5	5	6	6	0	0
1948	BEG	3B	49	48	35	82	14	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	54