Ed Zmich, baseball player, 1910-1911

Ed Zmich

Born: 10/1/1884 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 8/20/1950 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-07-23 | Final Game: 1911-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Albert Zmich

Biography

Ed Zmich was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884. He played in Major League Baseball from July 23, 1910, to June 1, 1911, during a transitional period in the sport marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his brief career, Zmich showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 1-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18. He recorded a total of 23 strikeouts but did not achieve any saves. Zmich's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as they navigated a league that was beginning to see an increase in offensive production. Despite his limited success in the major leagues, Zmich's contributions to the teams he played for during his short career remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His tenure in the league, though brief, exemplified the hard work and perseverance of many players striving to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 5 13 6 2 0 0 48.7 46 28 0 37 23 5.18 0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 68.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.059 0.059 0.059 0.118 0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 77.2% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 82.0% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 82.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.118 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 82.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 6 2 13 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13