Ed Karger

Born: 5/6/1883 in San Angelo, TX, USA

Died: 9/9/1957 in Delta, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-15 | Final Game: 1911-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edwin Karger

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Biography

Ed Karger was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 until his retirement in 1911. Known for his effective pitching style during the early years of the 20th century, Karger compiled a career record of 48 wins and 67 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.79 reflected his ability to limit scoring, making him a reliable option on the mound during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly vital to team success. Over his career, he recorded 415 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a late-inning reliever. Karger played in a competitive era that was marked by the transition away from the deadball style of play, which emphasized pitching dominance and small ball tactics. His contributions to the game were significant as he navigated this evolving landscape, helping to shape the role of pitchers in the burgeoning modern era of baseball. With a career that spanned several seasons in the early 1900s, Karger remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his skill on the mound and his impact during a formative period for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
48	67	165	123	81	9	3	1091.7	1012	338	12	314	415	2.79	0

Career ERA 2.79 vs. league average 2.72 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
1906	PIT	NL	2	3	6	2	0	0	0	28.0	21	6	9	8	1.93	2.68 (+28%)	-216.6
1906	STL	NL	5	16	25	20	17	0	1	191.7	193	58	43	73	2.72	2.68 (-2%)	-
1907	STL	NL	15	19	39	32	29	6	1	314.0	257	71	65	137	2.04	2.50 (+19%)	-
1908	STL	NL	4	9	22	15	9	1	0	141.3	148	48	50	34	3.06	2.40 (-27%)	-
1909	CIN	NL	1	3	9	5	1	0	0	34.3	26	17	30	8	4.46	2.55 (-75%)	-1752.3
1909	BOS	AL	5	2	12	6	3	0	0	68.0	71	24	22	17	3.18	2.55 (-25%)	-514.4
1910	BOS	AL	11	7	27	25	16	1	1	183.3	162	65	53	81	3.19	2.79 (-14%)	79.2
1911	BOS	AL	5	8	25	18	6	1	0	131.0	134	49	42	57	3.37	3.37 (avg)	-26.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
167	400	31	88	14	2	6	35	1	12	63	0.220	0.261	0.310	0.571	-472.6

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1906	PIT	NL	6	11	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	STL	NL	25	73	2	17	3	1	1	3	0	1	3	0.233	.247 (-6%)	.307 (-21%)	.315 (+9%)	.622 (-6%)	0.0
1907	STL	NL	39	112	9	20	2	0	2	9	0	2	16	0.179	.245 (-27%)	.304 (-32%)	.308 (-19%)	.613 (-26%)	-448.2
1908	STL	NL	24	54	4	13	1	1	0	3	1	0	9	0.241	.240 (avg)	.298 (-10%)	.306 (-3%)	.605 (-7%)	-63.8
1909	CIN	NL	9	11	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	BOS	AL	12	24	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BOS	AL	27	68	11	20	2	0	2	8	0	3	16	0.294	.249 (+18%)	.317 (+8%)	.326 (+26%)	.644 (+17%)	170.2
1911	BOS	AL	25	47	4	11	3	0	1	6	0	3	10	0.234	—	—	—	—	-27.7