Ed Stevens

Born: 1/12/1925 in Galveston, TX, USA

Died: 7/22/2012 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-20 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Lee Stevens

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Biography

Ed Stevens was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 until 1950. Primarily serving as a position player, Stevens showcased his talents over a career that spanned 375 games. He recorded a total of 308 hits, achieving a batting average of .252. His offensive contributions included 28 home runs and 193 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Additionally, he demonstrated base-running prowess with 7 stolen bases throughout his career. Stevens played during a transitional period in baseball, post-World War II, when the game was rapidly evolving. His contributions were significant as he participated in the early years of the modern game, where players began to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Although not a Hall of Famer, Stevens left his mark as a reliable player, contributing to the teams he played for with both his bat and his versatility on the field. His career ended on October 1, 1950, but his legacy endures as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
375	1220	134	308	59	17	28	193	7	121	151	0.252	0.322	0.398	0.719	198.3

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	BRO	NL	55	201	29	55	14	3	4	29	0	32	20	0.274	.260 (+5%)	.328 (+14%)	.354 (+22%)	.683 (+18%)	666.8
1946	BRO	NL	103	310	34	75	13	7	10	60	2	27	44	0.242	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-8%)	.358 (+19%)	.687 (+6%)	190.7
1947	BRO	NL	5	13	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	PIT	NL	128	429	47	109	19	6	10	69	4	35	53	0.254	.263 (-4%)	.340 (-8%)	.379 (+4%)	.719 (-1%)	-247.1
1949	PIT	NL	67	221	22	58	10	1	4	32	1	22	24	0.262	.262 (avg)	.343 (-3%)	.384 (-3%)	.727 (-3%)	-149.2
1950	PIT	NL	17	46	2	9	2	0	0	3	0	4	5	0.196	—	—	—	—	-262.9