Ed Palmquist, baseball player, 1960-1961

Ed Palmquist

Born: 6/10/1933 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 7/10/2010 in Santa Maria, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-06-10 | Final Game: 1961-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edwin Lee Palmquist

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Biography

Ed Palmquist, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1961. Known for his versatility on the mound, Palmquist contributed to his teams during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers. Throughout his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. His ability to strike out hitters was highlighted by his 41 strikeouts, and he also achieved one save, showcasing his capacity to close out games when called upon. Palmquist's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the early stages of the expansion era, which saw the league welcoming new teams and a wider array of talent. Despite not having an extensive career, his contributions as a pitcher reflected the challenges of adapting to the rapidly changing dynamics of the game. Ed Palmquist's legacy, though modest in statistical terms, exemplified the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defined many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 36 2 0 0 1 68.7 77 39 13 36 41 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1960 LAD NL 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 39.0 34 11 16 23 2.54 3.82 (+33%) -
1961 LAD NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 8.7 10 6 7 5 6.23 — -
1961 MIN AL 1 1 9 2 0 0 0 21.0 33 22 13 13 9.43 4.03 (-134%) -2071.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1960 LAD NL 22 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAD NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1961 MIN AL 9 3 1 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 36 2 3 13 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 LAN P 22 0 1 7 0 1
1961 LAN P 5 0 1 1 1 0
1961 MIN P 9 2 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 36