Ed Lafitte

Born: 4/7/1886 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 4/12/1971 in Jenkintown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Lafitte

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Biography

Ed Lafitte, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 to 1915. He made a notable impact on the mound during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offense-focused game. Lafitte finished his career with a record of 37-35 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.34, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a competitive league. Throughout his career, Lafitte struck out 262 batters and recorded five saves, demonstrating a solid strikeout capability and the versatility to close out games. His contributions on the field were marked by a reliable pitching style that helped his teams remain competitive. Although often overshadowed by more prominent pitchers of his time, Lafitte's performance remains a testament to the skills and tenacity required to succeed in the early 20th century, leaving a legacy in the history of baseball pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	35	106	75	47	1	5	646.7	668	240	18	262	262	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 3.00 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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	DET	AL	0	1	3	1	1	0	1	14.0	22	6	2	11	3.86	2.55 (-52%)	-218.9
1911	DET	AL	11	8	29	20	15	0	1	172.3	205	75	52	63	3.92	3.37 (-16%)	719.4
1912	DET	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.7	2	3	2	0	16.20	—	0.0
1914	BRF	FL	18	15	42	33	23	0	2	290.7	260	85	127	137	2.63	2.93 (+10%)	-2953.3
1915	BRF	FL	6	9	17	16	7	0	0	117.7	126	52	57	34	3.98	2.90 (-37%)	-3279.6
1915	BUF	FL	2	2	14	5	1	1	1	50.3	53	19	22	17	3.40	2.90 (-17%)	-680.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
108	245	22	54	11	0	2	23	0	6	39	0.220	0.239	0.290	0.529	-716.5

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	DET	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	DET	AL	31	70	6	11	2	1	6	1	16	0.157	.266 (-41%)	.336 (-50%)	.356 (-36%)	.693 (-43%)	-509.2
1912	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BRF	FL	42	101	12	26	4	1	9	3	14	0.257	.255 (+1%)	.322 (-13%)	.339 (-4%)	.661 (-8%)	-164.8
1915	BRF	FL	17	53	3	14	4	0	6	2	7	0.264	.250 (+5%)	.318 (-9%)	.332 (+2%)	.651 (-3%)	-42.6
1915	BUF	FL	14	17	1	2	1	0	2	0	2	0.118	—	—	—	—	-42.6