Ed Walczak

Born: 9/21/1915 in Arctic, RI, USA

Died: 3/10/1998 in Norwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-09-03 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

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

Full name: Edwin Joseph Walczak

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Biography

Ed Walczak was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in the sport during the 1945 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Walczak showcased his talents in a brief major league career that spanned from September 3 to September 30, 1945. Over the course of 20 games, he recorded 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Walczak's career occurred during a unique time in baseball history, marked by the end of World War II and the beginning of the integration era. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, his presence on the field reflected the changing landscape of American society and the game itself. With zero stolen bases to his name, Walczak's playing style was likely more focused on consistent contact rather than speed, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league that was beginning to welcome new talent from diverse backgrounds. Despite a limited statistical output, Walczak's contributions to the game resonate as 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
20	57	6	12	3	0	0	2	0	6	9	0.211	0.286	0.263	0.549	-173.8

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1945	PHI	NL	20	57	6	12	3	0	0	2	0	6	9	0.211	.260 (-19%)	.328 (-13%)	.354 (-26%)	.683 (-20%)	-173.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	17	0	44	41	3	13
SS	2	0	5	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHI	2B	17	0	44	41	3	13
1945	PHI	SS	2	0	5	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	17
Shortstop	2