Ed Sanicki, baseball player, 1949-1951

Ed Sanicki

Born: 7/7/1923 in Wallington, NJ, USA

Died: 7/6/1998 in Old Bridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-14 | Final Game: 1951-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Robert Sanicki

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Biography

Ed Sanicki was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1949 and 1951. Born in 1923, Sanicki played as a position player in an era that was transitioning out of the post-World War II period, where the game was beginning to see a resurgence in talent and fan interest. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 20 games, showcasing a solid batting ability with a career batting average of .294. Despite a limited number of appearances, Sanicki demonstrated power at the plate, hitting 3 home runs and driving in 8 runs. Additionally, he contributed a stolen base to his offensive repertoire. His career, though short-lived, was notable for his ability to make an impact in the limited opportunities he received, reflecting the competitive nature of the game during the early 1950s when roster spots were fiercely contested. Ed Sanicki's contributions, albeit modest in volume, highlight the skills of a player who played at a time of significant change in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 17 5 5 1 0 3 8 1 2 5 0.294 0.368 0.882 1.251 0.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career SLG .882 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +129.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.251 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +72.6% 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
1949 PHI NL 7 13 4 3 0 0 3 7 0 1 4 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHI NL 13 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 0 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 PHI OF 6 0 12 0 0 0
1951 PHI OF 10 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Center Field 1
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seton Hall University South Orange NJ 1942