Edward Tate, baseball player, 1885-1890

Edward Tate

Born: 12/22/1860 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 6/25/1932 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-09-26 | Final Game: 1890-10-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Edward Christopher Tate

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Biography

Edward Tate, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1885 to 1890. Primarily a position player, Tate played in 227 games during his time in the Major Leagues, where he accumulated 179 hits and recorded a batting average of .218. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 17 bases and contributed 71 runs batted in, alongside hitting 2 home runs. Tate's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the turn of the 20th century, when the sport was evolving both in terms of gameplay and audience engagement. While not a superstar, his contributions on the field reflected the gritty style of play that characterized the era. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, is part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, showcasing the dedication and competitive spirit of players during a time when the game was still finding its identity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
227 822 101 179 22 9 2 71 17 41 73 0.218 0.269 0.274 0.543 -2584.6

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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
1885 BSN NL 4 13 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1886 BSN NL 31 106 13 24 3 1 0 3 0 7 17 0.226 .246 (-8%) .302 (-9%) .331 (-18%) .634 (-14%) -213.8
1887 BSN NL 60 231 34 60 5 3 0 27 7 8 9 0.260 .270 (-4%) .331 (-11%) .373 (-18%) .705 (-14%) -586.3
1888 BSN NL 41 148 18 34 7 1 1 6 3 8 7 0.230 .238 (-4%) .290 (-4%) .319 (-3%) .610 (-3%) -80.6
1889 BL2 AA 72 253 28 46 6 3 1 27 4 13 37 0.182 .263 (-31%) .334 (-29%) .357 (-33%) .691 (-31%) -1429.8
1890 BL3 AA 19 71 7 13 1 1 0 6 3 4 0 0.183 .260 (-30%) .336 (-16%) .351 (-36%) .687 (-26%) -274.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 0 144 5 8 3
C 202 0 918 320 130 18
OF 9 0 8 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 BSN C 4 0 19 13 5 0
1886 BSN C 31 0 163 44 27 2
1887 BSN C 53 0 209 109 26 6
1887 BSN OF 8 0 8 2 1 0
1888 BSN C 41 0 188 64 43 6
1888 BSN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 BL2 1B 10 0 65 2 5 1
1889 BL2 C 62 0 306 75 25 3
1890 BL3 1B 8 0 79 3 3 2
1890 BL3 C 11 0 33 15 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 202
First Base 18
Right Field 9