Ed Green, baseball player, 1890-1890

Ed Green

Born: 1860 in Millville, NJ, USA

Died: 11/1/1912 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-22 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Full name: Edward M. Green

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Biography

Ed Green was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1890s, a time when the game was transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to the more organized sport we recognize today. Born in 1860, Green's career spanned from April 22, 1890, to October 11, 1890. Over the course of his brief tenure in professional baseball, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-15 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.8. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he notched a total of 56 strikeouts during his season. Green's contributions to his teams were crucial, particularly in an era when pitching styles and strategies were still evolving. He also recorded one save, highlighting his capability in high-pressure situations. Despite the challenges he faced during his career, including the competitive landscape of the burgeoning National League, Green's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of early professional players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 15 25 22 20 1 1 191.0 267 123 4 94 56 5.80 0

Career ERA 5.80 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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
1890 PH4 AA 7 15 25 22 20 1 1 191.0 267 123 94 56 5.80 3.88 (-49%) -1443.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 126 15 15 1 1 0 5 7 13 0 0.119 0.218 0.143 0.361 -983.4

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1890 PH4 AA 39 126 15 15 1 1 0 5 7 13 0 0.119 .260 (-54%) .336 (-35%) .351 (-59%) .687 (-47%) -983.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 1 5 3 0
3B 10 0 17 23 4 1
P 25 0 8 53 4 1
SS 3 0 7 3 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PH4 2B 2 0 1 5 3 0
1890 PH4 3B 10 0 17 23 4 1
1890 PH4 P 25 0 8 53 4 1
1890 PH4 SS 3 0 7 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25
Second Base 2
Third Base 10
Shortstop 3