Ed Mayer

Born: 11/30/1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 12/29/2015 in Corte Madera, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-15 | Final Game: 1958-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edwin David Mayer

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Biography

Ed Mayer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for a brief period between 1957 and 1958. Born in 1931, Mayer made his mark during a time when baseball was experiencing the transition from the post-war era into a more dynamic phase of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. Mayer struck out 17 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his capabilities on the mound. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Mayer's contributions as a pitcher were significant for the teams he represented. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of the late 1950s, where the emphasis on control and versatility became increasingly critical. Despite not having lengthy statistics, Mayer's presence in the game during this transitional era remains a testament to the depth of talent that characterized the league during his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	22	1	0	0	1	31.3	23	15	2	18	17	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1957	CHC	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	7.7	8	5	2	3	5.87	—	-
1958	CHC	NL	2	2	19	0	0	0	1	23.7	15	10	16	14	3.80	3.86 (+1%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	7	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1957	CHC	NL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	CHC	NL	19	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	1	2	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	CHN	P	3	1	1	3	0	0
1958	CHN	P	19	0	1	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley	Berkeley	CA	1951, 1952