Ed Hearn, baseball player, 1986-1988

Ed Hearn

Born: 8/23/1960 in Stuart, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-17 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Edward John Hearn

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Biography

Ed Hearn, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Hearn played in a total of 62 games during his brief but notable career. He achieved a batting average of .263, recording 45 hits, 4 home runs, and 14 RBIs. Despite his limited time on the field, Hearn's contributions were significant in the context of a rapidly evolving game during the late 1980s, a period marked by power hitting and increased offensive production. Hearn's playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, which allowed him to maintain a respectable batting average over his career. Although he did not register any stolen bases, his ability to contribute offensively was evident in his hit total and power numbers. Hearn's career, while not lengthy, reflects the competitive nature of the MLB during an era transitioning toward more dynamic offensive play, making him a part of a generation of players who navigated the changing landscape of the sport. He retired from professional baseball on October 2, 1988, leaving behind a legacy defined by his determination and perseverance on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 171 19 45 9 0 4 14 0 16 22 0.263 0.324 0.386 0.710 -29.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.721 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
1986 NYN NL 49 136 16 36 5 0 4 10 0 12 19 0.265 .257 (+3%) .325 (-1%) .395 (-1%) .720 (-1%) -29.2
1987 KCR AL 6 17 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 4 2 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1988 KCR AL 7 18 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 54 42 260 12 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 NYN C 45 34 223 11 3 1
1987 KCA C 5 5 25 0 0 0
1988 KCA C 4 3 12 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 KCA AL $80,000
1987 KCA AL $76,000
1986 NYN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $216,000