Ed Kusel

Born: 2/15/1886 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/20/1948 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-18 | Final Game: 1909-10-01

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Daniel Kusel

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ed Kusel was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1909 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Kusel played in three games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of 0.3, recording three hits in total. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his performance during his limited time on the field demonstrated his potential as a hitter in a competitive era marked by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. Kusel's career spanned from September 18 to October 1, 1909, a fleeting window in which he contributed to the sport during a time when baseball was gaining popularity and evolving. His journey through the major leagues, though short-lived, reflects the experiences of many players of his era who often faced challenges in securing long-term positions. Despite the brevity of his MLB tenure, Kusel remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	3	3	3	0	0	24.0	43	19	1	1	2	7.12	0

Career ERA 7.12 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 179.9% 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
1909	SLA	AL	0	3	3	3	3	0	0	24.0	43	19	1	2	7.12	2.55 (-180%)	-117.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	10	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.300	0.300	0.300	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — near 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
1909	SLA	AL	3	10	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	3	2	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLA	P	3	3	2	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3