Ed Heusser, baseball player, 1935-1948

Ed Heusser

Born: 5/7/1909 in Salt Lake County, UT, USA

Died: 3/1/1956 in Aurora, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-25 | Final Game: 1948-09-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Edward Burlton Heusser

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Biography

Ed Heusser was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1935 to 1948. Born in 1909, Heusser made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 56 wins and 67 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Heusser struck out a total of 299 batters and recorded 18 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and close games effectively. Heusser played for several teams throughout his career, navigating the challenges of a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently delivered solid performances, particularly in high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Heusser's dedication and skill were evident and left a lasting impact on the clubs he represented. His career reflects the resilience and determination of players during a transformative period in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 27.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1945 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1945 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 27.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
56 67 266 104 50 10 18 1087.0 1167 446 66 300 299 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 7.4% better than 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
1935 STL NL 5 5 33 11 2 0 2 123.3 125 40 27 39 2.92 4.35 (+33%) -
1936 STL NL 7 3 42 3 0 0 3 104.3 130 63 38 26 5.43 4.59 (-18%) -
1938 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 1 0 27.00 — 0.0
1940 PHA AL 6 13 41 6 2 0 5 110.0 144 61 42 39 4.99 4.21 (-18%) -1635.8
1943 CIN NL 4 3 26 10 2 1 0 91.0 97 35 23 28 3.46 3.50 (+1%) 318.2
1944 CIN NL 13 11 30 23 17 4 2 192.7 165 51 42 42 2.38 3.57 (+33%) 278.9
1945 CIN NL 11 16 31 30 18 4 1 223.0 248 92 60 56 3.71 3.67 (-1%) 125.5
1946 CIN NL 7 14 29 21 9 1 2 167.7 167 60 39 47 3.22 3.59 (+10%) -14.9
1948 PHI NL 3 2 33 0 0 0 3 74.0 89 41 28 22 4.99 4.10 (-22%) -1488.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
266 335 32 69 8 3 3 24 0 15 91 0.206 0.240 0.275 0.515 -728.9

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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
1935 STL NL 33 34 1 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 10 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1936 STL NL 42 26 4 7 0 1 1 4 0 3 12 0.269 — — — — 0.0
1938 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1940 PHA AL 41 30 4 5 0 0 1 4 0 5 12 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1943 CIN NL 26 27 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1944 CIN NL 30 69 4 15 3 0 0 3 0 0 17 0.217 .261 (-17%) .325 (-33%) .357 (-27%) .683 (-30%) -349.9
1945 CIN NL 31 77 10 19 2 1 1 7 0 3 19 0.247 .260 (-5%) .328 (-16%) .354 (-5%) .683 (-10%) -153.5
1946 CIN NL 29 53 8 11 3 0 0 1 0 3 11 0.208 .256 (-19%) .328 (-24%) .358 (-26%) .687 (-25%) -225.4
1948 PHI NL 33 19 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 266 0 56 198 12 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 SLN P 33 0 7 20 1 3
1936 SLN P 42 0 2 24 4 2
1938 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 PHA P 41 0 9 21 1 1
1943 CIN P 26 0 6 14 0 1
1944 CIN P 30 0 11 33 1 1
1945 CIN P 31 0 9 45 1 2
1946 CIN P 29 0 7 26 3 3
1948 PHI P 33 0 5 15 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 266

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 7.0 336 0