Ed Householder

Born: 10/12/1869 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 7/3/1924 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-17 | Final Game: 1903-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward H. Householder

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Biography

Ed Householder, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 17 to April 30 in 1903, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Householder appeared in a total of 12 games, where he recorded 9 hits and drove in 9 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .209. He also displayed some speed on the bases, successfully stealing 3 bases during his short stint in the league. Householder's time in baseball coincided with an era that was beginning to see the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to the more organized and commercialized game of the early 1900s. While his career was brief, his contributions on the field exemplified the hustle and determination characteristic of players of his time. Although he did not hit any home runs, Householder's knack for driving in runs underscored his role as a team player during a formative period in baseball history. His legacy, like many players from that era, reflects the evolving nature of the game as it began to pave the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	43	5	9	0	0	0	9	3	2	6	0.209	0.244	0.209	0.454	0.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1903	BRO	NL	12	43	5	9	0	0	0	9	3	2	6	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	0	28	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	BRO	OF	12	0	28	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	12