Ed Monroe

Born: 2/22/1895 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 4/29/1969 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-05-29 | Final Game: 1918-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Edward Oliver Monroe

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Biography

Ed Monroe was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1917 to 1918. Born in 1895, Monroe made his mark during a brief yet impactful stint in the Major Leagues. He played in an era characterized by the aftermath of World War I, when baseball served as a vital source of entertainment and hope for many Americans. Throughout his career, Monroe compiled a record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the limited opportunities afforded to him. In addition to his win, Monroe recorded 13 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his potential as a reliable option on the mound. His contributions, though modest in terms of traditional statistics, reflect the unpredictable nature of pitching during a time when the game was evolving and players faced significant challenges both on and off the field. While his career was relatively short-lived, Monroe's presence in the early stages of the 20th century baseball landscape adds to the rich tapestry of the sport’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	10	1	1	0	1	30.7	36	12	1	8	13	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 2.75 across their career seasons — 28.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1917	NYY	AL	1	0	9	1	1	0	1	28.7	35	11	6	12	3.45	2.69 (-28%)	-
1918	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	1	2	1	4.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	12	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.167	0.167	0.250	0.417	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.417 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1917	NYY	AL	9	12	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	NYY	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	0	10	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	NYA	P	9	0	0	9	2	1
1918	NYA	P	1	0	0	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10