Ed Siever

Born: 4/2/1875 in Goddard, KS, USA

Died: 2/4/1920 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1908-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Tilden Siever

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Biography

Ed Siever was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1908. Born in 1875, Siever made his debut during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded gameplay that would follow. Throughout his career, he showcased a strong presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 83-82 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.6. His ability to control the game was evident in his 470 strikeouts, which highlighted his skill at overpowering hitters and securing outs. Siever's contributions to his teams were not solely limited to his starting role, as he also recorded 2 saves throughout his career, demonstrating versatility in high-pressure situations. His playing style was marked by precision and strategy, essential traits for a pitcher in the early 20th century when hurlers often relied on a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. Ed Siever remains a notable figure from the early years of professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy characterized by his competitive spirit and significant contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
83	82	203	174	136	14	2	1507.0	1550	435	24	311	470	2.60	0

Career ERA 2.60 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 8.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	DET	AL	18	14	38	33	30	2	0	288.7	334	104	65	85	3.24	3.49 (+7%)	-111.5
1902	DET	AL	8	11	25	23	17	4	1	188.3	166	40	32	36	1.91	3.17 (+40%)	1693.4
1903	SLA	AL	13	14	31	27	24	1	0	254.0	245	70	39	90	2.48	3.10 (+20%)	1587.9
1904	SLA	AL	10	15	29	24	19	2	0	217.0	235	64	65	77	2.65	2.66 (avg)	-965.9
1906	DET	AL	14	11	30	25	20	1	0	222.7	240	67	45	71	2.71	2.68 (-1%)	-559.1
1907	DET	AL	18	11	39	33	22	3	1	274.7	256	66	52	88	2.16	2.50 (+13%)	1649.0
1908	DET	AL	2	6	11	9	4	1	0	61.7	74	24	13	23	3.50	2.40 (-46%)	598.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
204	526	38	82	7	1	0	23	2	16	129	0.156	0.185	0.173	0.358	-3499.9

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .173 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.358 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1901	DET	AL	38	107	12	18	3	0	7	1	6	18	0.168	.271 (-38%)	.326 (-35%)	.359 (-45%)	.686 (-40%)	-711.5
1902	DET	AL	25	66	3	10	1	0	6	0	1	8	0.152	.266 (-43%)	.321 (-49%)	.343 (-52%)	.665 (-50%)	-521.4
1903	SLA	AL	31	93	6	13	1	0	1	0	3	27	0.140	.261 (-47%)	.316 (-47%)	.345 (-56%)	.662 (-52%)	-759.2
1904	SLA	AL	30	71	6	11	0	0	1	0	5	32	0.155	.246 (-37%)	.300 (-27%)	.321 (-52%)	.622 (-40%)	-394.8
1906	DET	AL	30	77	6	12	0	0	2	0	1	17	0.156	.247 (-37%)	.307 (-42%)	.315 (-51%)	.622 (-46%)	-531.5
1907	DET	AL	39	94	5	15	2	1	4	1	0	24	0.160	.245 (-35%)	.304 (-45%)	.308 (-35%)	.613 (-40%)	-581.5
1908	DET	AL	11	18	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0