Ed Whiting, baseball player, 1882-1886

Ed Whiting

Born: 1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1886-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: LWeight: 188 lbs

Full name: Edward C. Whiting

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Biography

Ed Whiting, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1882 to 1886. Primarily recognized as a position player, Whiting made a mark in the early days of Major League Baseball during a period characterized by its developing rules and evolving playing styles. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 174 games, accumulating 185 hits and posting a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 18 RBIs, showcasing his capability to drive in runs during a time when power hitting was still emerging in the sport. Whiting's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the 1880s, an era that was transitioning from the deadball to the lively ball period. Despite the limited power numbers that defined his statistics, he was a reliable player, contributing to his teams with consistent hitting. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistical achievements, was part of the foundation of professional baseball, as players like Whiting helped shape the game during its formative years. He retired on July 3, 1886, leaving behind a legacy as a participant in the early history of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 705 94 185 36 12 2 18 0 25 0 0.262 0.290 0.356 0.646 499.2

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — +5.3% above 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
1882 BL2 AA 74 308 43 80 13 5 0 0 0 7 0 0.260 .248 (+5%) .275 (avg) .329 (+1%) .605 (+1%) 7.8
1883 LS2 AA 58 240 35 70 16 4 2 0 0 9 0 0.292 .257 (+13%) .285 (+11%) .345 (+21%) .631 (+16%) 579.2
1884 LS2 AA 42 157 16 35 7 3 0 18 0 9 0 0.223 .243 (-8%) .278 (-2%) .327 (-7%) .606 (-4%) -87.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 50 2 7 7
2B 2 0 4 4 2 1
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
C 162 0 740 225 151 17
OF 10 0 17 2 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 BL2 1B 3 0 20 1 3 3
1882 BL2 C 72 0 297 109 80 6
1882 BL2 OF 2 0 1 0 1 0
1883 LS2 1B 1 0 10 0 2 0
1883 LS2 2B 2 0 4 4 2 1
1883 LS2 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1883 LS2 C 50 0 244 62 40 5
1883 LS2 OF 6 0 10 1 2 0
1884 LS2 1B 2 0 20 1 2 4
1884 LS2 C 40 0 199 54 31 6
1884 LS2 OF 2 0 6 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 162
First Base 6
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 3
Right Field 2