Ed Winceniak, baseball player, 1956-1957

Ed Winceniak

Born: 4/16/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/19/2023 in Orland Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-25 | Final Game: 1957-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Winceniak

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Biography

Ed Winceniak was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1957. During his brief career, he appeared in 32 games primarily as a position player. Winceniak's tenure in the league coincided with a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the post-war era to the more modern game that would evolve in the late 1950s and beyond. Over the course of his career, Winceniak recorded 14 hits and 8 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .209. He also hit 1 home run, showcasing a modest power potential during his time in the majors. While he did not make a significant impact statistically, Winceniak's presence in the game represented the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-20th century. His career, although short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by athletes in an era of evolving competition and the growing popularity of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 67 6 14 3 0 1 8 0 3 12 0.209 0.243 0.299 0.541 -107.9

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1956 CHC NL 15 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHC NL 17 50 5 12 3 0 1 8 0 2 9 0.240 .257 (-7%) .323 (-17%) .391 (-8%) .715 (-12%) -107.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 2 9 3 2 0
3B 8 6 9 12 1 3
SS 5 5 8 8 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 CHN 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1956 CHN 3B 4 2 5 3 1 0
1957 CHN 2B 3 2 8 3 2 0
1957 CHN 3B 4 4 4 9 0 3
1957 CHN SS 5 5 8 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 8
Shortstop 5