Ed Sicking, baseball player, 1916-1927

Ed Sicking

Born: 3/30/1897 in St. Bernard, OH, USA

Died: 8/30/1978 in Madeira, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-08-26 | Final Game: 1927-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Sicking

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Biography

Ed Sicking, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1916 to 1927. Known primarily as a position player, Sicking played in a total of 203 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 135 hits, contributing to a batting average of .226. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 59 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during an era that transitioned from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded game, Sicking's contributions were often overshadowed by more prominent players of his time. Nevertheless, his versatility on the field and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams. Sicking's career, while not filled with spectacular statistics, reflects the dedication and competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball, offering a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of players that shaped the sport's history. He retired in 1927, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking player in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 597 51 135 13 2 0 59 14 39 43 0.226 0.277 0.255 0.532 -2070.2

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1916 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 NY1 NL 46 132 9 33 4 0 0 12 2 6 11 0.250 .255 (-2%) .318 (-11%) .326 (-14%) .645 (-13%) -280.6
1919 NY1 NL 6 15 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1919 PHI NL 61 185 16 40 2 1 0 15 4 8 17 0.216 .262 (-18%) .322 (-22%) .347 (-32%) .670 (-27%) 0.0
1920 NY1 NL 46 134 11 23 3 1 0 9 6 10 10 0.172 .271 (-37%) .331 (-29%) .363 (-42%) .694 (-36%) -810.8
1920 CIN NL 37 123 12 33 3 0 0 17 2 13 5 0.268 .271 (-1%) .331 (+2%) .363 (-19%) .694 (-9%) -810.8
1927 PIT NL 6 7 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 85 0 179 229 15 38
3B 54 0 63 92 15 1
SS 56 0 94 146 18 30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 NY1 2B 18 0 33 31 2 2
1918 NY1 3B 24 0 27 39 6 0
1918 NY1 SS 3 0 3 5 1 0
1919 NY1 SS 6 0 10 23 1 3
1919 PHI 2B 22 0 52 61 2 14
1919 PHI SS 35 0 65 96 13 23
1920 NY1 2B 15 0 28 42 4 12
1920 NY1 3B 28 0 35 51 8 1
1920 NY1 SS 3 0 0 4 1 0
1920 CIN 2B 25 0 60 87 7 9
1920 CIN 3B 2 0 1 2 1 0
1920 CIN SS 9 0 16 18 2 4
1927 PIT 2B 5 0 6 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 84
Third Base 56
Shortstop 56