Ed McGhee, baseball player, 1950-1955

Ed McGhee

Born: 9/29/1924 in Perry, AR, USA

Died: 2/13/1986 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-20 | Final Game: 1955-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Warren Edward McGhee

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Biography

Ed McGhee, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1950 and 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, McGhee played a total of 196 games during his career. He accumulated 124 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .246. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated a keen ability to get on base and contribute offensively, as evidenced by his 43 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases. McGhee's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, post-World War II, when the game was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing style. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions included providing depth to the rosters he played for and participating in a game that was becoming increasingly competitive and dynamic. His legacy is preserved through his statistics, reflecting a player who dedicated himself to the sport and left a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
196 505 59 124 14 5 3 43 11 54 61 0.246 0.321 0.311 0.632 -1090.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1950 CHW AL 3 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHA AL 104 358 36 94 11 4 1 29 4 32 43 0.263 .264 (-1%) .335 (-2%) .397 (-18%) .733 (-11%) -722.7
1954 PHA AL 21 53 5 11 2 0 2 9 0 4 8 0.208 .261 (-20%) .333 (-22%) .390 (-8%) .723 (-15%) -149.3
1954 CHW AL 42 75 12 17 1 0 0 5 5 12 8 0.227 .261 (-13%) .333 (avg) .390 (-38%) .723 (-21%) -149.3
1955 CHW AL 26 13 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 164 35 425 8 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 CHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1953 PHA OF 99 0 319 4 6 0
1954 PHA OF 13 11 42 0 3 0
1954 CHA OF 34 21 51 4 1 1
1955 CHA OF 17 3 12 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 138
Right Field 13