Ed Stroud

Born: 10/31/1939 in Lapine, AL, USA

Died: 7/2/2012 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-11 | Final Game: 1971-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edwin Marvin Stroud

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Biography

Ed Stroud, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 until 1971. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Stroud showcased his skills across 529 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 320 hits, achieving a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included 14 home runs and 100 runs batted in (RBIs), while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 72 stolen bases. Stroud played during a transformative period in baseball history, navigating the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era marked by a transition in playing styles and strategies. His versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, Stroud's contributions to the game and his resilience on the field left a lasting impact on the teams he played for during his five-season career in the big leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
529	1353	209	320	37	28	14	100	72	129	224	0.237	0.306	0.336	0.642	-1107.6

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1966	CHW	AL	12	36	3	6	2	0	0	1	3	2	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHW	AL	20	27	6	8	0	1	0	3	7	1	5	0.296	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	WS2	AL	87	204	36	41	5	3	1	10	8	25	29	0.201	.242 (-17%)	.306 (-6%)	.357 (-25%)	.663 (-16%)	0.0
1968	WS2	AL	105	306	41	73	10	10	4	23	9	20	50	0.239	.236 (+1%)	.298 (-5%)	.340 (+10%)	.638 (+3%)	41.9
1969	WS2	AL	123	206	35	52	5	6	4	29	12	30	33	0.252	.248 (+2%)	.320 (+10%)	.369 (+6%)	.689 (+8%)	372.8
1970	WS2	AL	129	433	69	115	11	5	5	32	29	40	79	0.266	.253 (+5%)	.325 (+2%)	.385 (-10%)	.711 (-4%)	-308.4
1971	CHW	AL	53	141	19	25	4	3	0	2	4	11	20	0.177	.249 (-29%)	.316 (-25%)	.365 (-32%)	.682 (-29%)	-698.1