Ed Sales, baseball player, 1890-1890

Ed Sales

Born: 1861 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 8/10/1912 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-15 | Final Game: 1890-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Edward A. Sales

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Biography

Ed Sales, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 15, 1890, to October 3, 1890. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just 51 games, Sales made a notable impact during an era when the game was evolving rapidly. He played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. In his single season in the majors, Sales recorded 43 hits and achieved a batting average of .228. He demonstrated a blend of power and speed, hitting 1 home run and driving in 23 RBIs, along with 3 stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific numbers seen in later decades, Sales contributed to the foundational years of professional baseball, a time when the sport was beginning to capture the imagination of a growing American audience. His brief but memorable career remains a part of 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
51 189 19 43 7 3 1 23 3 16 15 0.228 0.298 0.312 0.610 -385.5

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1890 PIT NL 51 189 19 43 7 3 1 23 3 16 15 0.228 .260 (-13%) .336 (-11%) .351 (-11%) .687 (-11%) -385.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 51 0 85 151 35 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PIT SS 51 0 85 151 35 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 51