Ed McDonough, baseball player, 1909-1910

Ed McDonough

Born: 9/11/1886 in Elgin, IL, USA

Died: 9/2/1926 in Elgin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-08-03 | Final Game: 1910-10-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Sebastian McDonough

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ed McDonough was a professional baseball player born in 1886 who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1909 to 1910. During his brief Major League career, McDonough appeared in a total of 6 games, primarily serving as a position player. He finished his playing days with 1 hit, yielding a batting average of 0.1, and did not record any home runs or RBIs. His time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Despite his limited impact on the field, McDonough's career reflected the challenges many players faced during this transitional time. With only a handful of games to his name, he serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the burgeoning world of professional baseball, often competing against more established stars. While his statistical contributions were modest, McDonough remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 68.3% 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
1909 PHI NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1910 PHI NL 5 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 5 2 12 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 PHI C 1 0 1 1 0 0
1910 PHI C 4 2 11 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1908, 1909