Ed Sixsmith

Born: 2/26/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/12/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-11 | Final Game: 1884-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Edward Sixsmith

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Biography

Ed Sixsmith was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing on September 11, 1884. His time in the league was notably short, as he appeared in just one game for the Chicago White Stockings. In this single appearance, Sixsmith did not record any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, Sixsmith's connection to the early days of professional baseball places him in a unique historical context. The 1880s were a transformative period for the sport, characterized by the rise of organized baseball and the establishment of professional leagues. While his contributions on the field may not have been statistically significant, his participation in the game during its formative years reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	PHI	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PHI	C	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1