Ed Hahn

Born: 8/27/1875 in Nevada, OH, USA

Died: 11/29/1941 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-08-29 | Final Game: 1910-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: RWeight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Edgar Hahn

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Biography

Ed Hahn, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 to 1910, during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercially viable sport, moving away from the deadball era. Hahn played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 553 games across his career. He amassed 484 hits, demonstrating his ability to connect with the ball, and recorded a batting average of .237. Hahn's offensive contributions included a modest tally of 1 home run and 122 RBIs, showcasing his role as a consistent, if not prolific, run producer. Additionally, he was known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 61 stolen bases, which reflected the evolving nature of the game as teams began to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Although he may not have been a household name, Ed Hahn's impact on the field during a formative period in baseball history remains noteworthy, as he contributed to the growing popularity of the sport in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
553	2045	291	484	42	20	1	122	61	258	114	0.237	0.335	0.278	0.613	1380.9

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — near 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
1905	NYY	AL	43	160	32	51	5	0	0	11	1	25	10	0.319	.248 (+28%)	.307 (+39%)	.322 (+8%)	.629 (+23%)	778.6
1906	NYY	AL	11	22	2	2	1	0	0	1	2	3	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	CHW	AL	130	484	80	110	7	5	0	27	21	69	30	0.227	.247 (-8%)	.307 (+9%)	.315 (-17%)	.622 (-4%)	0.0
1907	CHW	AL	156	592	87	151	9	7	0	45	17	84	34	0.255	.245 (+4%)	.304 (+18%)	.308 (-5%)	.613 (+6%)	1221.7
1908	CHW	AL	122	447	58	112	12	8	0	21	11	39	21	0.251	.240 (+4%)	.298 (+10%)	.306 (+2%)	.605 (+6%)	614.2
1909	CHW	AL	76	287	30	52	6	0	1	16	9	31	12	0.181	.244 (-26%)	.306 (-13%)	.312 (-32%)	.618 (-22%)	-940.0
1910	CHW	AL	15	53	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	7	5	0.113	.249 (-55%)	.317 (-32%)	.326 (-54%)	.644 (-43%)	-332.4