Ed Goebel

Born: 9/1/1898 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 8/12/1959 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-05-03 | Final Game: 1922-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wilbur Edwin Goebel

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Biography

Ed Goebel was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played in the Major Leagues from 1922 to 1922. His career, although brief, saw him take the field in 37 games, during which he showcased his skills as a position player. Goebel recorded a batting average of .271, a noteworthy achievement that highlighted his ability at the plate during an era when offensive prowess was critical to a team's success. Throughout his time in the league, Goebel accumulated 16 hits, including one home run and three runs batted in. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Although he played during the early 1920s—a transitional period in baseball characterized by the tail end of the deadball era and the beginning of the livelier ball period—Goebel's contributions to his team left a mark, showcasing the spirit and determination of players in that formative time in baseball history. Despite the brevity of his Major League career, Ed Goebel remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	59	13	16	1	0	1	3	1	8	16	0.271	0.358	0.339	0.697	-37.4

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1922	WSN	AL	37	59	13	16	1	0	1	3	1	8	16	0.271	.285 (-5%)	.345 (+4%)	.397 (-15%)	.743 (-6%)	-37.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	0	29	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	WS1	OF	16	0	29	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	1
Right Field	13