Ed Mars

Born: 12/4/1867 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/9/1941 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-12 | Final Game: 1890-10-12

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Edward M. Mars

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Biography

Ed Mars was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, making his mark in the National League from 1890 to 1890. Born in 1867, Mars contributed to the early development of the game during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 9-5 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound during a time when pitchers faced numerous challenges, including the lack of modern training techniques and equipment. Mars struck out 59 batters, demonstrating his strikeout capability, although he did not register any saves during his career. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with the early expansion of the league and the growing popularity of the sport across the United States. Ed Mars's contributions to the game, while not extensively documented, reflect the spirit of perseverance and skill that defined many players of his era, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	5	16	14	14	0	0	121.3	132	63	2	49	59	4.67	0

Career ERA 4.67 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1890	SR2	AA	9	5	16	14	14	0	0	121.3	132	63	49	59	4.67	3.88 (-20%)	1218.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	51	9	14	1	1	0	9	0	5	0	0.275	0.339	0.333	0.673	-18.3

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — near 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
1890	SR2	AA	16	51	9	14	1	1	0	9	0	5	0	0.275	.260 (+5%)	.336 (+1%)	.351 (-5%)	.687 (-2%)	-18.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	3	28	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SR2	P	16	0	3	28	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16