Ed Mierkowicz, baseball player, 1945-1950

Ed Mierkowicz

Born: 3/6/1924 in Wyandotte, MI, USA

Died: 5/19/2017 in Rochester Hills, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-31 | Final Game: 1950-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Edward Frank Mierkowicz

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Biography

Ed Mierkowicz was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the immediate post-World War II era. Born in 1924, he played as a position player primarily for the Detroit Tigers from his debut in 1945 until his final game in 1950. Mierkowicz's career spanned a challenging period for baseball, as the sport was beginning to recover from the war and welcoming back players who had served in the military. His contributions to the game, though modest in terms of statistics, were part of a larger narrative of a league striving to regain its footing. Over the course of his career, Mierkowicz appeared in 35 games, recording 11 hits and finishing with a batting average of .175. He hit one home run and drove in four runs, alongside a stolen base, showcasing a blend of power and speed, albeit in limited opportunities. Despite not achieving standout statistics, Mierkowicz's presence in the lineup reflected the depth and competitive spirit of the teams he played for during a transformative time in baseball history. His journey through the majors illustrates the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of the game in the mid-20th century, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 63 6 11 3 0 1 4 1 4 18 0.175 0.224 0.270 0.494 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 30.9% 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
1945 DET AL 10 15 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1947 DET AL 21 42 6 8 1 0 1 1 1 1 12 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1948 DET AL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1950 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 17 0 30 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 DET OF 6 0 8 0 0 0
1947 DET OF 10 0 18 0 1 0
1948 DET OF 1 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 17