Ed Freed, baseball player, 1942-1942

Ed Freed

Born: 8/22/1919 in Centre Valley, PA, USA

Died: 11/15/2002 in Rock Hill, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-11 | Final Game: 1942-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edwin Charles Freed

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Biography

Ed Freed was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the early 1940s. His career spanned from September 11 to September 27, 1942, a time when the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II. Despite his short tenure, Freed made a notable impact in the limited opportunities he received, participating in 13 games and amassing 10 hits, which resulted in an impressive batting average of .303. Freed's playing style was characterized by his ability to make contact, as evidenced by his solid hit total and a single run batted in during his time in the league. Although he did not record any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with one stolen base. His contributions, albeit fleeting, occurred during an era when many players were enlisted in military service, making each appearance on the field all the more significant. Freed's brief stint in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the diverse experiences of players during this unique period in sports history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 33 3 10 3 1 0 1 1 4 3 0.303 0.378 0.455 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +19.6% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +17.1% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +30.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +23.8% above 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
1942 PHI NL 13 33 3 10 3 1 0 1 1 4 3 0.303 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 0 13 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHI OF 11 0 13 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 7
Right Field 1