Ed Hawk

Born: 2/22/1888 in Exeter, MO, USA

Died: 3/26/1936 in Neosho, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-07 | Final Game: 1911-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Hawk

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Biography

Ed Hawk, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made a brief mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned a short period from September 7, 1911, to October 7, 1911, during which he played in five games. As a position player, Hawk recorded two hits in 13 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .154. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his participation in the league during this era reflected the transition of the game as it began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-focused style. Hawk's time in Major League Baseball was limited, but his involvement in the sport during this formative period is notable. The early 1910s were marked by changes in player training, strategy, and fan engagement, setting the stage for the explosive growth of baseball in the decades to follow. Despite his short stint, Ed Hawk remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were often overshadowed by the stars of their time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	5	4	4	0	0	37.7	38	14	1	8	14	3.35	0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — near 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
1911	SLA	AL	0	4	5	4	4	0	0	37.7	38	14	8	14	3.35	3.37 (+1%)	14.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.154	0.154	0.154	0.308	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 55.6% 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
1911	SLA	AL	5	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	12	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	SLA	P	5	0	0	12	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5