Ed Lennon

Born: 8/17/1897 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 9/13/1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-06-30 | Final Game: 1928-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Lennon

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Biography

Ed Lennon was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose brief Major League career spanned two months in 1928. As a position player, he made his debut on June 30, 1928, and concluded his time in the big leagues on August 2, 1928. During his five games played, Lennon faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. His performance included no stolen bases, reflecting a career that, while short, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1920s. Lennon's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by a transition toward more offensive play, as the league was moving away from the deadball era. Despite his limited impact on the field, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who sought to make their mark in the sport during a time of evolving strategies and increasing fan engagement. Lennon's story is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game, even if their careers were not widely celebrated.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	12.3	19	12	0	10	6	8.76	0

Career ERA 8.76 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 111.9% 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
1928	PHI	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	12.3	19	12	10	6	8.76	4.13 (-112%)	-129.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.738 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
1928	PHI	NL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	PHI	P	5	0	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Niagara University	Lewiston	NY	1917