Ed McKean, baseball player, 1887-1899

Ed McKean

Born: 6/6/1864 in Grafton, OH, USA

Died: 8/16/1919 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-16 | Final Game: 1899-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edwin John McKean

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Biography

Ed McKean was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, known for his exceptional hitting ability and versatility on the field. Born in 1864, McKean's career spanned from 1887 to 1899, during which he showcased his talents as a position player in an era that emphasized both batting prowess and speed. Over the course of 1,655 games, he amassed an impressive 2,084 hits, achieving a remarkable career batting average of .302. His offensive contributions included 67 home runs and 1,124 runs batted in, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and contribute meaningfully to his team's success. In addition to his hitting skills, McKean was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 324 bases throughout his career. This ability to steal bases made him a dynamic player, capable of changing the course of a game with his agility. McKean's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the early days of the game and the more modern approach that would follow. His achievements have solidified his place in baseball history as one of the notable players of his time, contributing to the growing popularity of the sport in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1655 6894 1227 2084 272 158 67 1124 324 636 257 0.302 0.365 0.417 0.781 13903.2

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.781 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +11.2% above 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
1887 CL3 AA 132 539 97 154 16 13 2 54 76 60 32 0.286 .270 (+6%) .331 (+8%) .373 (avg) .705 (+4%) 538.3
1888 CL3 AA 131 548 94 164 21 15 6 68 52 28 30 0.299 .238 (+25%) .290 (+17%) .319 (+33%) .610 (+25%) 2267.3
1889 CL4 NL 123 500 88 159 22 8 5 75 35 42 25 0.318 .263 (+21%) .334 (+12%) .357 (+19%) .691 (+16%) 1482.3
1890 CL4 NL 136 530 95 157 15 14 7 61 23 87 25 0.296 .260 (+14%) .336 (+19%) .351 (+19%) .687 (+19%) 2252.6
1891 CL4 NL 141 603 115 170 13 12 6 69 14 64 19 0.282 .254 (+11%) .331 (+6%) .343 (+9%) .675 (+7%) 855.0
1892 CL4 NL 129 531 76 139 14 10 0 93 19 49 29 0.262 .244 (+7%) .316 (+3%) .327 (-1%) .644 (+1%) 84.2
1893 CL4 NL 125 545 103 169 29 24 4 133 16 50 14 0.310 .279 (+11%) .356 (+4%) .379 (+25%) .735 (+15%) 1420.7
1894 CL4 NL 130 554 116 198 30 15 8 128 33 49 12 0.357 .309 (+16%) .379 (+9%) .435 (+17%) .814 (+13%) 1586.2
1895 CL4 NL 132 569 131 194 32 17 8 119 13 46 26 0.341 .296 (+15%) .361 (+10%) .399 (+25%) .761 (+18%) 2046.0
1896 CL4 NL 133 571 100 193 29 12 7 112 13 45 9 0.338 .290 (+16%) .354 (+10%) .387 (+21%) .741 (+15%) 1756.3
1897 CL4 NL 125 523 83 143 21 14 2 78 15 40 14 0.273 .291 (-6%) .354 (-7%) .387 (-2%) .741 (-4%) -599.0
1898 CL4 NL 151 604 89 172 23 1 9 94 11 56 18 0.285 .270 (+5%) .333 (+4%) .347 (+7%) .680 (+5%) 671.8
1899 STL NL 67 277 40 72 7 3 3 40 4 20 4 0.260 .282 (-8%) .343 (-10%) .366 (-7%) .710 (-9%) -458.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 25 2 11 0 0 0 6 1 3 0.440

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1892 CS CL4 6 25 2 11 0 0 0 6 1 3 0.440

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 162 10 5 8
2B 31 0 72 74 19 11
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 52 0 84 6 11 2
SS 1565 0 2822 4854 857 497

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 2B 8 0 20 18 6 2
1887 CL3 OF 4 0 5 0 0 0
1887 CL3 SS 123 0 195 351 99 32
1888 CL3 2B 9 0 27 24 9 4
1888 CL3 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1888 CL3 OF 48 0 79 6 11 2
1888 CL3 SS 78 0 120 240 36 13
1889 CL4 2B 1 0 3 3 0 0
1889 CL4 SS 122 0 206 398 62 42
1890 CL4 2B 3 0 2 6 0 1
1890 CL4 SS 134 0 266 433 75 46
1891 CL4 SS 141 0 248 463 91 42
1892 CL4 SS 129 0 207 369 92 29
1893 CL4 SS 125 0 247 431 74 55
1894 CL4 SS 130 0 269 411 71 43
1895 CL4 SS 132 0 248 425 69 42
1896 CL4 SS 133 0 214 400 57 57
1897 CL4 SS 125 0 226 385 53 36
1898 CL4 SS 151 0 304 425 53 47
1899 SLN 1B 15 0 162 10 5 8
1899 SLN 2B 10 0 20 23 4 4
1899 SLN SS 42 0 72 123 25 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Second Base 31
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1565
Left Field 47
Center Field 4
Right Field 1