Ed Madjeski

Born: 7/20/1908 in Far Rockaway, NY, USA

Died: 11/11/1994 in Montgomery, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-05-02 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Edward William Madjeski

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Biography

Ed Madjeski was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1932 to 1937, during a time when the game was transitioning out of the deadball era and into a more offensively dynamic style. Over the course of his career, Madjeski appeared in 166 games, where he recorded 116 hits and achieved a batting average of .241. His contributions to his teams included 5 home runs and 56 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide offensive support. While Madjeski's career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, he played a vital role in the teams he represented, demonstrating the grit and determination characteristic of players in the 1930s. His modest theft of 2 bases highlights a blend of power and speed, making him a versatile asset on the field. Despite retiring well over half a century ago, Madjeski's legacy endures as a reflection of the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal era in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	481	58	116	19	2	5	56	2	21	61	0.241	0.274	0.320	0.595	-1383.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1932	PHA	AL	17	35	4	8	0	0	0	3	0	3	6	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	PHA	AL	51	142	17	40	4	0	0	17	0	4	21	0.282	.270 (+4%)	.329 (-9%)	.377 (-18%)	.707 (-14%)	-331.9
1934	PHA	AL	8	8	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CHW	AL	85	281	36	62	14	2	5	32	2	14	31	0.221	.278 (-21%)	.340 (-24%)	.392 (-14%)	.733 (-18%)	0.0
1937	NY1	NL	5	15	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0