Ed Sauer

Born: 1/3/1919 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 7/1/1988 in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-17 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Edward Sauer

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Biography

Ed Sauer, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1943 and 1949. His career spanned a notable era in baseball that included the tail end of World War II, a time when many star players were serving in the military, leading to opportunities for lesser-known athletes. As a position player, Sauer appeared in 189 games and recorded 117 hits, contributing a solid batting average of .256 to his teams. He was known for his ability to drive in runs, finishing his career with 57 RBIs and hitting 5 home runs, showcasing a blend of contact hitting and power. Sauer's playing style reflected the evolving game of the mid-20th century, where speed and versatility were increasingly valued. He demonstrated this with 3 stolen bases during his time in the league. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Sauer's contributions to his teams during a transformative period in baseball history are remembered by those who appreciate the sport's rich tapestry of players. His career, though not extensively documented, adds depth to the narrative of baseball during the war years and the immediate post-war era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
189	457	45	117	25	2	5	57	3	33	77	0.256	0.309	0.352	0.661	-416.4

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.690 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
1943	CHC	NL	14	55	3	15	3	0	0	9	1	3	6	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.324 (-1%)	.346 (-6%)	.671 (-3%)	-28.4
1944	CHC	NL	23	50	3	11	4	0	0	5	0	2	6	0.220	.261 (-16%)	.325 (-23%)	.357 (-16%)	.683 (-20%)	-169.5
1945	CHC	NL	49	93	8	24	4	1	2	11	2	8	23	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (+9%)	.683 (+3%)	27.4
1949	STL	NL	24	45	5	10	2	1	0	1	0	3	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	BSN	NL	79	214	26	57	12	0	3	31	0	17	34	0.266	.262 (+1%)	.343 (-6%)	.384 (-5%)	.727 (-5%)	0.0