Ed Putman, baseball player, 1976-1979

Ed Putman

Born: 9/25/1953 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Eddy William Putman

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Biography

Ed Putman was a professional baseball player born in 1953, whose career spanned from 1976 to 1979. A versatile position player, Putman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the power-hitting styles of the early 1970s to the more balanced offensive approaches that emerged in the late 1970s. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 43 games, compiling a batting average of .239 with 17 hits, including 2 home runs and 7 runs batted in. Despite his limited playing time, Putman contributed to his team's efforts with a steady presence at the plate. His performance reflected the challenges faced by players during the late 1970s, an era marked by competitive shifts and the growing influence of analytics in baseball strategy. Though he did not accumulate significant statistics or accolades, Putman's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for success at the highest level, making their own unique contributions to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 71 6 17 3 0 2 7 0 8 18 0.239 0.316 0.366 0.683 0.0

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — near 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
1976 CHC NL 5 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHC NL 17 25 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 4 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1979 DET AL 21 39 4 9 3 0 2 4 0 4 12 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 4 56 3 2 5
3B 8 5 6 13 1 1
C 21 5 44 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 CHN 1B 1 1 12 0 0 0
1976 CHN C 3 0 4 0 0 0
1978 CHN 1B 3 0 9 0 1 0
1978 CHN 3B 8 5 6 13 1 1
1978 CHN C 2 0 0 0 0 0
1979 DET 1B 5 3 35 3 1 5
1979 DET C 16 5 40 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21
First Base 9
Third Base 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1972, 1973, 1974