Ed Mickelson, baseball player, 1950-1957

Ed Mickelson

Born: 9/9/1926 in Ottawa, IL, USA

Died: 6/27/2025 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-18 | Final Game: 1957-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Edward Allen Mickelson

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Biography

Ed Mickelson, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 to 1957. Primarily a position player, Mickelson made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 18 games. During his time on the field, he recorded 3 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .081. His career, while short, showcased the challenges many players faced during the competitive landscape of the early post-war era, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of talent and strategy. Mickelson's journey through baseball reflected the experiences of many athletes who sought to make their mark amidst a backdrop dominated by more prominent names and legends. Despite his limited statistical output, his participation in the major leagues remains a testament to his dedication to the sport and the opportunities available during the 1950s. Though he did not achieve significant individual accolades, Mickelson's story is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the passion and perseverance inherent in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 37 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 4 13 0.081 0.171 0.108 0.279 0.0

Career AVG .081 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 72.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.279 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 61.9% 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 STL NL 5 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1953 SLA AL 7 15 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHC NL 6 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 2 77 9 0 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 SLN 1B 4 0 36 4 0 1
1953 SLA 1B 3 0 20 2 0 2
1957 CHN 1B 2 2 21 3 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1946