Ed Mensor, baseball player, 1912-1914

Ed Mensor

Born: 11/7/1885 in Woodville, OR, USA

Died: 4/20/1970 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-15 | Final Game: 1914-09-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Edward Mensor

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Biography

Ed Mensor, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1912 to 1914. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, Mensor appeared in 127 games. He recorded 54 hits and had a batting average of .221, showcasing his contributions to the teams he played for during a time when the game was characterized by its evolving strategies and the transition from the deadball era. Mensor's offensive production included one home run and eight RBIs, but he was particularly notable for his speed on the base paths, accumulating 14 stolen bases. While not a superstar, he played an essential role as a reliable team member in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, and although his statistics may not reflect the achievements of Hall of Famers, Mensor's presence in the game contributed to its rich history and development during a pivotal time. He retired from professional baseball on September 7, 1914.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 244 43 54 6 3 1 8 14 53 38 0.221 0.367 0.283 0.649 79.4

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — near 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
1912 PIT NL 39 99 19 26 3 2 0 1 10 23 12 0.263 .268 (-2%) .335 (+20%) .358 (-7%) .694 (+6%) 197.9
1913 PIT NL 44 56 9 10 1 0 0 1 2 8 13 0.179 .259 (-31%) .325 (-10%) .345 (-43%) .670 (-27%) -216.9
1914 PIT NL 44 89 15 18 2 1 1 6 2 22 13 0.202 .255 (-21%) .322 (+15%) .339 (-17%) .661 (-1%) 98.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 75 0 151 9 6 1
SS 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PIT OF 32 0 60 3 3 0
1913 PIT 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1913 PIT OF 18 0 30 4 1 1
1913 PIT SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 PIT OF 25 0 61 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 46
Right Field 24