Ed Fitzpatrick, baseball player, 1915-1917

Ed Fitzpatrick

Born: 12/9/1889 in Lewiston, PA, USA

Died: 10/23/1965 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-17 | Final Game: 1917-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Henry Fitzpatrick

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Biography

Ed Fitzpatrick, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1917, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Fitzpatrick played in a total of 251 games, primarily serving as a position player. Throughout his career, he recorded 158 hits and achieved a batting average of .227. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 22 bases, showcasing his agility and base-running acumen. Fitzpatrick's power at the plate was modest, as he hit only one home run and tallied 59 runs batted in (RBIs) during his brief tenure in the majors. Despite these numbers, he contributed to his teams both offensively and defensively during a competitive period in baseball history. His career, though not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era, as they navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. Fitzpatrick's legacy remains as a testament to the foundational years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
251 697 91 158 35 7 1 59 22 70 84 0.227 0.319 0.301 0.620 -232.9

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.644 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
1915 BSN NL 105 303 54 67 19 3 0 24 13 43 36 0.221 .250 (-12%) .318 (+8%) .332 (-9%) .651 (avg) 190.8
1916 BSN NL 83 216 17 46 8 0 1 18 5 15 26 0.213 .248 (-14%) .314 (-11%) .326 (-19%) .640 (-15%) -524.9
1917 BSN NL 63 178 20 45 8 4 0 17 4 12 22 0.253 .248 (+2%) .312 (+2%) .323 (+6%) .635 (+4%) 101.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 139 0 244 302 25 39
3B 15 0 5 19 7 2
OF 76 0 114 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BSN 2B 71 0 135 160 10 23
1915 BSN OF 29 0 43 1 0 0
1916 BSN 2B 46 0 76 96 9 14
1916 BSN OF 28 0 38 0 0 0
1917 BSN 2B 22 0 33 46 6 2
1917 BSN 3B 15 0 5 19 7 2
1917 BSN OF 19 0 33 2 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 139
Third Base 16
Shortstop 1
Left Field 8
Center Field 16
Right Field 52