Ed Grimes

Born: 9/8/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/5/1974 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-19 | Final Game: 1932-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Adelbert Grimes

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Biography

Ed Grimes, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1930s. His career spanned from April 19, 1931, to September 17, 1932, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a new style of play. Grimes competed in a total of 74 games, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate with 31 hits and a batting average of .248. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he contributed 18 runs batted in (RBIs) and managed to steal one base, showcasing his ability to contribute to the team's offensive efforts. Grimes' playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, which was reflective of the era's changing dynamics in baseball. While his career was relatively brief, the skills he displayed during his time on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during a pivotal moment in its history. Ed Grimes remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the hardworking 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
74	125	16	31	1	3	0	18	1	15	15	0.248	0.329	0.304	0.633	-245.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1931	SLA	AL	43	57	9	15	1	2	0	5	1	9	3	0.263	.276 (-5%)	.338 (+8%)	.388 (-10%)	.726 (-2%)	3.2
1932	SLA	AL	31	68	7	16	0	1	0	13	0	6	12	0.235	.275 (-14%)	.335 (-11%)	.391 (-32%)	.726 (-23%)	-249.1