Ed Irwin

Born: 1882 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/5/1916 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-05-18 | Final Game: 1912-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: William Edward Irwin

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Biography

Ed Irwin, born in 1882, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball culminated in a single game played on May 18, 1912. As a position player, Irwin showcased a remarkable performance during his solitary appearance, recording 2 hits in 3 at-bats, which gave him an impressive batting average of .667. Despite his limited time on the field, Irwin's contributions included a unique place in baseball history, as he was part of the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Irwin's career was notably brief, spanning just one game, and he did not accumulate any home runs or RBIs, nor did he steal any bases. His performance, however, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during its formative years, even if only for a fleeting moment. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Ed Irwin's story serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who have shaped the history of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	0.667	2.000	2.667	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +148.0% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +98.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — +457.7% above league average.

Career OPS 2.667 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +284.0% above 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
1912	DET	AL	1	3	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	DET	3B	1	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
Third Base	1