Ed Giovanola

Born: 3/4/1969 in Los Gatos, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-10 | Final Game: 1999-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Thomas Giovanola

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Biography

Ed Giovanola was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played the majority of his career from 1995 to 1999. Primarily a position player, Giovanola made an impression in Major League Baseball during a period marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s, characterized by high batting averages and record-setting home run totals. Over the course of his career, he participated in 218 games, accumulating 65 hits, one home run, and 19 runs batted in, alongside a batting average of .216. His playing style was noted for its versatility, contributing to his teams in various capacities, although he did not achieve the offensive numbers that often defined his contemporaries. Giovanola's time in the league included stints with teams that were navigating the complexities of the evolving game, as baseball was transitioning into a new era of athleticism and power. Despite a modest statistical record, his contributions to the teams he played for were valued, particularly in the context of defensive reliability and team chemistry. He also showcased speed on the bases, recording four stolen bases during his career. Ed Giovanola's journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges and experiences faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
218	301	41	65	5	4	1	19	4	44	49	0.216	0.316	0.269	0.585	-1056.8

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1995	ATL	NL	13	14	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	ATL	NL	43	82	10	19	2	0	0	7	1	8	13	0.232	.269 (-14%)	.340 (-11%)	.426 (-40%)	.767 (-27%)	-382.9
1997	ATL	NL	14	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	SDP	NL	92	139	19	32	3	3	1	9	1	22	22	0.230	.266 (-14%)	.335 (avg)	.420 (-25%)	.755 (-14%)	-315.8
1999	SDP	NL	56	58	10	11	0	1	0	3	2	9	8	0.190	.271 (-30%)	.344 (-15%)	.433 (-48%)	.778 (-33%)	-358.2

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	0	0	2	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.71 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1999	SDP	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	0	2	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	68	27	85	123	2	24
3B	79	18	16	65	3	3
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	35	14	24	50	1	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	ATL	2B	7	1	9	5	0	1
1995	ATL	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1995	ATL	SS	1	0	0	2	0	0
1996	ATL	2B	5	1	5	10	0	2
1996	ATL	3B	6	1	1	7	0	1
1996	ATL	SS	25	13	18	39	1	9
1997	ATL	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1997	ATL	3B	8	0	0	3	0	0
1997	ATL	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1998	SDN	2B	36	17	45	78	1	12
1998	SDN	3B	37	14	11	44	2	2
1998	SDN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	SDN	2B	19	8	26	28	1	9
1999	SDN	3B	25	3	4	11	1	0
1999	SDN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	SDN	SS	7	1	6	8	0	2