Ed Gagnier, baseball player, 1914-1915

Ed Gagnier

Born: 4/16/1883 in Hamtramck, MI, USA

Died: 9/13/1946 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Edward Gagnier

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Biography

Ed Gagnier, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a period characterized by a transition in the game as it began to move away from the deadball era toward a more offensively focused style. Gagnier played a total of 115 games, during which he recorded 76 hits and brought in 29 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs. His batting average stood at .195, reflecting the challenges many players faced in a league that was increasingly emphasizing power and batting prowess. In addition to his hitting, Gagnier showcased his speed on the bases, amassing 10 stolen bases in his brief career. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the prominent stars of his time, Gagnier's contributions to his teams were emblematic of the grit and determination that characterized many players of that era. His time in Major League Baseball, although short-lived, remains a testament to the evolution of the game and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 389 30 76 13 2 0 29 10 23 29 0.195 0.244 0.239 0.483 -1863.4

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1914 BRF FL 94 337 22 63 12 2 0 25 8 13 24 0.187 .255 (-27%) .322 (-32%) .339 (-31%) .661 (-31%) -1952.9
1915 BRF FL 20 50 8 13 1 0 0 4 2 10 5 0.260 .250 (+4%) .318 (+24%) .332 (-16%) .651 (+3%) 89.5
1915 BUF FL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 89.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 15 11 1 1
3B 6 0 11 10 2 2
SS 101 0 240 289 38 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BRF 3B 6 0 11 10 2 2
1914 BRF SS 88 0 219 244 33 37
1915 BRF 2B 6 0 12 10 0 1
1915 BRF SS 13 0 21 45 5 6
1915 BUF 2B 1 0 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 6
Shortstop 101