Ed Silch

Born: 2/22/1865 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/14/1895 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-04-29 | Final Game: 1888-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Silch

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Biography

Ed Silch was a professional baseball player born in 1865, known for his brief yet notable career during the late 19th century. He played as a position player from April 29, 1888, to July 8, 1888, in an era characterized by the transition from the early days of baseball to more organized forms of play. Silch participated in 14 games, where he demonstrated his offensive skills by recording 13 hits and achieving a batting average of .271. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's efforts with 3 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the bases. Silch's career, while short, reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a period when the sport was gaining popularity and structure. Players of his time often faced different challenges compared to modern athletes, such as the lack of protective gear and the need to adapt to varying field conditions. Despite his limited time in the majors, Ed Silch remains a part of baseball history, representing the early players who laid the foundations for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	48	5	13	4	0	0	3	4	4	8	0.271	0.327	0.354	0.681	80.7

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — +11.6% 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
1888	BR3	AA	14	48	5	13	4	0	0	3	4	4	8	0.271	—	—	—	—	80.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	0	19	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	BR3	OF	14	0	19	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	6
Right Field	8