Ed Mayer, baseball player, 1890-1891

Ed Mayer

Born: 8/16/1865 in Marshall, IL, USA

Died: 5/15/1946 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1891-09-30

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Edward H. Mayer

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Biography

Ed Mayer, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1890 to 1891, during a time when the league was still in its formative stages, evolving rapidly from the rules and styles of the 19th century. Mayer played a total of 188 games and was known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 167 hits, 101 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. Mayer's batting average stood at .222, and he hit one home run, a modest total reflective of the offensive output typical of the era. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions were significant in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His ability to steal bases was particularly noteworthy, as it highlighted the strategic elements of baseball during the period, where speed on the bases often played a crucial role in a team's success. Ed Mayer remains a part of baseball history, representing the early players who laid the groundwork for the sport's future.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
188 752 73 167 27 9 1 101 27 36 65 0.222 0.269 0.286 0.555 -2762.3

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1890 PHI NL 120 484 49 117 25 5 1 70 20 22 36 0.242 .260 (-7%) .336 (-15%) .351 (-9%) .687 (-12%) -1259.4
1891 PHI NL 68 268 24 50 2 4 0 31 7 14 29 0.187 .254 (-27%) .331 (-28%) .343 (-35%) .675 (-32%) -1502.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 4 2 0 1
3B 148 0 220 296 69 25
OF 33 0 47 9 8 1
SS 7 0 10 23 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PHI 3B 117 0 173 224 55 22
1890 PHI OF 4 0 8 1 0 1
1891 PHI 2B 1 0 4 2 0 1
1891 PHI 3B 31 0 47 72 14 3
1891 PHI OF 29 0 39 8 8 0
1891 PHI SS 7 0 10 23 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 148
Shortstop 7
Left Field 4
Center Field 28
Right Field 1