Ed Pinkham

Born: 1846 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 12/19/1906 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1871-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Edwin B. Pinkham

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Biography

Ed Pinkham, born in 1846, was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early days of the sport, a time marked by the transition from the amateur era to the professionalization of baseball. His career spanned from May 8, 1871, to September 18, 1871, a brief tenure that coincided with the establishment of the National Association, the first professional baseball league. Pinkham's contributions to the game, while limited in terms of longevity, showcased the early pitching styles that would evolve over the following decades. In his short career, Pinkham recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, reflecting his ability to manage games effectively in an era when pitchers often faced a high volume of batters. He amassed a total of 0 strikeouts and secured 1 save, highlighting a different approach to pitching that focused more on contact management than on overpowering hitters. Although his statistical achievements may appear modest by modern standards, Pinkham's role as a pitcher during the formative years of professional baseball marked him as a part of the sport's rich history, contributing to the foundation of what would become America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 3 0 0 0 1 10.3 10 4 0 3 0 3.48 0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 17.4% better 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
1871 CH1 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 10.3 10 4 3 0 3.48 4.22 (+17%) -59.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 95 27 25 5 5 1 17 5 18 3 0.263 0.381 0.453 0.833 358.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +19.8% above 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
1871 CH1 24 95 27 25 5 5 1 17 5 18 3 0.263 .286 (-8%) .311 (+22%) .383 (+18%) .695 (+20%) 358.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 18 16 30 56 28 1
OF 8 8 13 1 3 0
P 3 0 0 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CH1 3B 18 16 30 56 28 1
1871 CH1 OF 8 8 13 1 3 0
1871 CH1 P 3 0 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Third Base 18
Right Field 8