Ed Wilkinson, baseball player, 1911-1911

Ed Wilkinson

Born: 6/20/1890 in Jacksonville, OR, USA

Died: 4/9/1918 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-04 | Final Game: 1911-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Henry Wilkinson

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Biography

Ed Wilkinson was a professional baseball player born in 1890 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from July 4, 1911, to September 26, 1911. He primarily played as a position player during a time when baseball was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and entering a period where offensive production began to gain more prominence. Despite the short duration of his career, Wilkinson made his mark by participating in 10 games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Wilkinson recorded 3 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions on the field were part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His career, though limited in games played, reflects the experiences of many players of that era who navigated the competitive landscape of the sport. Wilkinson's time in baseball, albeit fleeting, remains a part of the historical narrative of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 13 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.231 0.231 0.231 0.462 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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
1911 NYY AL 10 13 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 3 0 4 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1911 NYA OF 3 0 4 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1909, 1910, 1911