Ed MacGamwell

Born: 1/10/1878 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 5/26/1924 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1905-04-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward M. MacGamwell

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Biography

Ed MacGamwell was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned a brief duration from April 14 to April 18, 1905, during which he participated in four games as a position player. Known for his solid batting approach, MacGamwell finished his short-lived career with a batting average of .250, recording a total of four hits. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the evolving dynamics of early baseball. Playing in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach, MacGamwell's contributions might have been limited in terms of statistics, but he was part of a generation of players laying the groundwork for future stars. His experience in the game, albeit brief, provides a glimpse into a period when baseball was solidifying its status as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	16	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.250	0.294	0.250	0.544	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1905	BRO	NL	4	16	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	4	37	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	BRO	1B	4	4	37	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	4