Ed Steele

Born: 8/8/1915 in Dallas County, AL, USA

Died: 10/1/1978 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Willis Steele

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Biography

Ed Steele, born in 1915, is an active position player known for his impressive contributions on the field. With a career spanning several decades, he has played in 115 games and accumulated a remarkable batting average of 0.355, showcasing his exceptional hitting ability. Steele's offensive prowess is further highlighted by his 142 hits, 9 home runs, and 78 RBIs, making him a crucial asset to his team. Additionally, his speed on the bases is evident with 15 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility and athleticism. As a player navigating through the evolving landscape of baseball, Steele's career reflects a dedication to the sport that resonates with both fans and fellow players alike. His ability to maintain a high level of performance over the years speaks to his skill and adaptability in the game. Continuing to play at this stage of his career, Steele not only leaves a mark through his statistics but also serves as an inspiration to younger generations of players, embodying the spirit and resilience of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 400 91 142 22 15 9 78 15 61 2 0.355 0.458 0.552 1.011 2978.7

Career AVG .355 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .458 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +38.9% above league average.

Career SLG .552 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +53.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.011 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — +46.5% 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
1942 BBB NAL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1943 BBB NAL 3 12 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1944 BBB NAL 32 112 25 40 6 4 3 23 3 14 0 0.357 .261 (+37%) .325 (+36%) .357 (+57%) .683 (+47%) 873.3
1945 BBB NAL 27 100 17 39 5 8 2 18 2 8 2 0.390 .260 (+49%) .328 (+34%) .354 (+86%) .683 (+61%) 906.5
1946 BBB NAL 9 27 8 7 1 1 0 4 3 7 0 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1947 BBB NAL 14 49 12 18 4 0 0 12 0 10 0 0.367 — — — — 306.4
1948 BBB NAL 29 98 27 35 6 2 3 18 7 22 0 0.357 .263 (+35%) .340 (+46%) .379 (+45%) .719 (+46%) 892.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 57 10 12 3 0 0 4 9 1 0.211

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 ALC BBB 7 24 4 3 0 0 0 1 5 0 0.125
1948 NWS BBB 2 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000
1944 NWS BBB 5 19 3 7 3 0 0 2 2 1 0.368
1943 NWS BBB 3 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 115 114 145 9 15 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 BBB OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1943 BBB OF 3 3 7 0 0 0
1944 BBB OF 32 31 34 3 5 0
1945 BBB OF 27 27 38 1 2 0
1946 BBB OF 9 9 10 2 1 0
1947 BBB OF 14 14 21 1 2 0
1948 BBB OF 29 29 35 2 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 1
Right Field 110