Eddie Kolb

Born: 7/20/1880 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/1/1949 in Calgary, AB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1899-10-15 | Final Game: 1899-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11"

Full name: Edward William Kolb

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Biography

Eddie Kolb, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the briefest of tenures during the late 19th century. He played as a position player in a single game on October 15, 1899, showcasing his talents in an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period of increased offensive output. In that solitary appearance, Kolb recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his participation in the game reflects the competitive spirit of a time when players often had limited opportunities to prove themselves on the field. Kolb's career, though fleeting, is a testament to the many athletes who aspired to play in Major League Baseball during its formative years. With just one game played, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, symbolizing the dreams and ambitions of countless players in the late 19th century who sought to leave their mark on America's pastime. Despite the brevity of his career, Eddie Kolb's story is a reminder of the players who, despite limited exposure, contributed to the growing legacy of baseball.

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	8.0	18	9	0	5	1	10.12	0

Career ERA 10.12 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 163.3% 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
1899	CL4	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	18	9	5	1	10.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
1899	CL4	NL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CL4	P	1	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1