Ed Lucas

Born: 5/21/1982 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-05-30 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Edward Lee Lucas

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Biography

Ed Lucas, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 30, 2013, to September 26, 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Lucas made a notable impact during his time in the Major Leagues, appearing in 163 games. He recorded 135 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, and finished his career with a batting average of .255. Lucas contributed offensively with 5 home runs and 37 RBIs, while also demonstrating a modicum of speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Lucas played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving player dynamics and strategies. His versatility and determination allowed him to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of the MLB. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Lucas's journey through the majors exemplified the perseverance and dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport. His contributions remain a testament to the hard work and resilience often seen in the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
163	530	62	135	19	1	5	37	2	34	126	0.255	0.302	0.323	0.624	-1086.7

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
2013	MIA	NL	94	351	43	90	14	1	4	28	1	26	78	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (-15%)	.714 (-9%)	-565.8
2014	MIA	NL	69	179	19	45	5	0	1	9	1	8	48	0.251	.251 (avg)	.313 (-10%)	.386 (-23%)	.700 (-17%)	-520.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	31	19	188	14	0	17
2B	40	24	46	86	1	15
3B	65	58	37	117	7	14
OF	8	3	12	0	1	0
SS	25	16	26	63	2	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	MIA	1B	25	19	180	14	0	17
2013	MIA	2B	20	8	17	30	0	5
2013	MIA	3B	61	56	37	111	6	14
2013	MIA	OF	1	0	5	0	0	0
2013	MIA	SS	6	3	7	18	1	4
2014	MIA	1B	6	0	8	0	0	0
2014	MIA	2B	20	16	29	56	1	10
2014	MIA	3B	4	2	0	6	1	0
2014	MIA	OF	7	3	7	0	1	0
2014	MIA	SS	19	13	19	45	1	11