Ed Sadowski

Born: 1/19/1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 11/6/1993 in Garden Grove, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-20 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Roman Sadowski

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Biography

Ed Sadowski was a professional baseball player born in 1931 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1966. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Sadowski played in 217 games throughout his career. He recorded 100 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 39 runs, concluding his tenure with a batting average of .202. Although his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the elite hitters of his time, Sadowski's contributions were significant within the context of the era, as he navigated a period characterized by a mix of traditional baseball strategies and emerging power-hitting trends. Sadowski's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, where the game was experiencing a shift toward more specialized roles and the early stages of the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His ability to contribute defensively, coupled with the occasional power display, showcased the evolving nature of the game in the 1960s. Additionally, with five stolen bases to his credit, Sadowski demonstrated an understanding of the game's fundamentals, which were pivotal to his teams during his years in the league. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Ed Sadowski's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
217	495	55	100	20	1	12	39	5	39	94	0.202	0.261	0.319	0.580	-1516.2

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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	BOS	AL	38	93	10	20	2	0	3	8	0	8	13	0.215	.255 (-16%)	.323 (-12%)	.387 (-14%)	.711 (-13%)	-199.2
1961	LAA	AL	69	164	16	38	13	0	4	12	2	11	33	0.232	.258 (-10%)	.328 (-15%)	.399 (-4%)	.727 (-9%)	-316.2
1962	LAA	AL	27	55	4	11	4	0	1	3	1	2	14	0.200	.257 (-22%)	.326 (-30%)	.393 (-17%)	.719 (-23%)	-225.5
1963	LAA	AL	80	174	24	30	1	1	4	15	2	17	33	0.172	.246 (-30%)	.308 (-21%)	.371 (-30%)	.680 (-26%)	-775.3
1966	ATL	NL	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0