Ed Kent

Born: 9/17/1859 in Stockport, NY, USA

Died: 12/22/1943 in Rutherford, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-14 | Final Game: 1884-08-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Edward Clarence Kent

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Biography

Ed Kent was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose career in Major League Baseball was brief yet noteworthy for its uniqueness. He played as a position player, making his only appearance on August 14, 1884. During his solitary game, Kent did not achieve any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His performance reflected the era's competitive nature, where players often faced formidable pitching and rapidly evolving strategies. Although Kent's career statistics are minimal—spanning just a single game with no recorded hits or stolen bases—his involvement in the sport during the mid-1880s places him among the early figures in professional baseball. This was a time when the game was still developing its identity, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble play of the 19th century to a more structured format. While his on-field contributions may not have been significant, Ed Kent remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who contributed to the sport's growth and popularity in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	14	6	0	3	4	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 93.1% worse 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
1884	TL1	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	14	6	3	4	6.00	3.11 (-93%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	TL1	AA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	TL1	P	1	0	1	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1