Ed Appleton
Born: 2/29/1892 in Arlington, TX, USA
Died: 1/27/1932 in Arlington, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-04-16 | Final Game: 1916-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Edward Samuel Appleton
Biography
Ed Appleton, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1916. Playing during a transitional period in the sport, Appleton showcased his skills in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more offensively focused style. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-12, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.25, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound.
Appleton's pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 64 strikeouts throughout his career. He also notched 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in critical situations. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Ed Appleton's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 48 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 185.3 | 182 | 67 | 4 | 84 | 64 | 3.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 4 | 10 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 138.3 | 133 | 51 | 66 | 50 | 3.32 | -2398.5 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47.0 | 49 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 3.06 | -582.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 56 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.161 | 0.190 | 0.196 | 0.386 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 34 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 0 | 9 | 44 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| 1916 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |