Ed Linke

Born: 11/9/1911 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/21/1988 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-27 | Final Game: 1938-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Karl Linke

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Biography

Ed Linke, born in 1911, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1933 to 1938. He played during a transitional period in baseball history that witnessed the waning days of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive-oriented play. Linke showcased his talents primarily in the Major Leagues, where he recorded a career win-loss record of 22-22. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.61, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in an evolving game that increasingly favored hitters. Throughout his career, Linke struck out 156 batters and recorded 6 saves, contributing to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. Despite facing tough competition, he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable option on the mound. Linke’s playing style was characterized by a focus on durability and adaptability, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. After retiring in 1938, he left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	22	120	43	13	1	6	449.0	555	280	28	206	156	5.61	0

Career ERA 5.61 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 30.7% 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
1933	WSN	AL	1	0	3	2	0	0	0	16.0	15	9	11	6	5.06	3.86 (-31%)	-
1934	WSN	AL	2	2	7	4	2	0	0	34.7	38	16	9	9	4.15	4.29 (+3%)	-
1935	WSN	AL	11	7	40	22	10	1	3	178.0	211	99	80	51	5.01	4.35 (-15%)	-
1936	WSN	AL	1	5	13	6	1	0	0	52.0	73	41	14	11	7.10	4.59 (-55%)	-
1937	WSN	AL	6	1	36	7	0	0	3	128.7	158	80	59	61	5.60	4.34 (-29%)	-
1938	SLA	AL	1	7	21	2	0	0	0	39.7	60	35	33	18	7.94	4.35 (-83%)	-2300.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	156	26	41	6	1	2	17	0	19	24	0.263	0.343	0.353	0.695	-198.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1933	WSN	AL	3	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	WSN	AL	8	11	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	WSN	AL	40	68	14	20	4	0	1	9	7	6	0.294	.279 (+5%)	.342 (+5%)	.399 (-1%)	.742 (+2%)	34.5
1936	WSN	AL	13	15	3	6	2	0	1	4	4	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	WSN	AL	37	46	8	10	0	0	0	2	5	10	0.217	—	—	—	—	-232.6
1938	SLA	AL	21	10	0	2	0	0	0	2	2	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0