Ed Haigh

Born: 2/7/1867 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/13/1953 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-08-14 | Final Game: 1892-08-14

Full name: Edward E. Haigh

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Biography

Ed Haigh, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career, albeit brief, captured a unique moment in the history of the sport. He played as a position player, making a singular appearance in Major League Baseball on August 14, 1892. In that one game, Haigh recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contribution to the game during the early days of professional baseball remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry. Playing during an era when the game was still evolving, Haigh's solitary game reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the 1890s. This was a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to establish itself as a prominent form of entertainment in America, transitioning from the amateur roots of the 19th century to a more organized professional structure. While his playing career did not extend beyond that one game, Ed Haigh's story is emblematic of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in a burgeoning league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1892	STL	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1892	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1