Eddie Fusselback, baseball player, 1882-1888

Eddie Fusselback

Born: 7/17/1856 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/14/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-03 | Final Game: 1888-08-28

Bats: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Edward L. Fusselback

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Biography

Eddie Fusselback was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, specifically from 1882 until 1888. Born in 1856, Fusselback's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble styles of the early game to the more organized play that would define the modern era. He played for several teams in the nascent stages of the professional leagues, showcasing his talents on the mound. Fusselback finished his career with a pitching record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7, along with 3 strikeouts and 1 save. While these numbers may not place him among the game’s most celebrated pitchers, his contributions came during a critical time in baseball history, when the sport was solidifying its place in American culture. His involvement in the game helped pave the way for future generations of players, and his legacy is a testament to the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 4 2 2 0 1 23.0 34 12 0 2 3 4.70 0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 67.5% 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
1882 SL4 AA 1 2 4 2 2 0 1 23.0 34 12 2 3 4.70 2.80 (-68%) 22.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 462 75 124 19 3 1 3 0 8 1 0.268 0.281 0.329 0.610 3.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.609 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
1882 SL4 AA 35 136 13 31 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.228 .248 (-8%) .275 (-7%) .329 (-26%) .605 (-18%) -310.7
1884 BLU UA 68 303 60 86 16 3 1 0 0 3 0 0.284 .243 (+17%) .278 (+4%) .327 (+12%) .606 (+8%) 313.7
1885 PH4 AA 5 19 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1888 LS2 AA 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 6 0 5 12 7 0
C 78 0 480 192 74 8
OF 20 0 29 9 5 1
P 4 0 0 4 1 0
SS 5 0 3 12 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 SL4 C 19 0 72 44 20 3
1882 SL4 OF 15 0 20 6 4 1
1882 SL4 P 4 0 0 4 1 0
1884 BLU 3B 6 0 5 12 7 0
1884 BLU C 54 0 378 137 50 5
1884 BLU OF 4 0 9 2 1 0
1884 BLU SS 5 0 3 12 3 1
1885 PH4 C 5 0 30 11 4 0
1888 LS2 OF 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Catcher 78
Third Base 6
Shortstop 5
Left Field 5
Center Field 2
Right Field 13