Ed Whited, baseball player, 1989-1989

Ed Whited

Born: 2/9/1964 in Bristol, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-05 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Edward Morris Whited

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Biography

Ed Whited, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who appeared in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1989 season. Primarily a position player, Whited's career spanned from July 5, 1989, to October 1, 1989. He played in 36 games, during which he recorded 12 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs. His batting average for his short stint in the league was .162, and he also contributed with one stolen base. Whited's time in Major League Baseball came during a transitional era in the game, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and on-base percentage more than in previous decades. Despite limited opportunities, Whited's perseverance to reach the big leagues showcased the challenges faced by many players vying for a spot on a major league roster. His career, while not lengthy, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the journeys of players who made it to the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 74 5 12 3 0 1 4 1 6 15 0.162 0.222 0.243 0.465 -414.7

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .243 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 33.0% 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
1989 ATL NL 36 74 5 12 3 0 1 4 1 6 15 0.162 .254 (-36%) .319 (-30%) .375 (-35%) .694 (-33%) -414.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 3 0 0 1
3B 29 19 20 33 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 ATL 1B 3 0 3 0 0 1
1989 ATL 3B 29 19 20 33 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Third Base 29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 ATL NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $68,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rider University Lawrenceville NJ 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986