Edward Beavens
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1872)
Edward Beavens was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872 for the Troy Haymakers and the Brooklyn Atlantics, a span of 2 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .259 with 15 hits and 7 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 138 lb
- Born
- 1848 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-09
- Last Game
- 1872-08-22
Full name: Edward P. Beavens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 58 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .259 | .271 | .293 | .564 | 0 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | TRO | 3 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1872 | BR2 | 10 | 43 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 58 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Edward Beavens: the record in brief
According to the bio, Edward Beavens debuted on May 9, 1871 and played a final game on August 22, 1872. Club by club, the record runs the Troy Haymakers (1871) and the Brooklyn Atlantics (1872). The bio lists Beavens's primary position as second baseman. Beavens is listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 138 pounds. The birth record reads in 1848, in Troy, NY, USA. Beavens's full given name, per the bio, is Edward P. Beavens.
Beavens collected 15 hits in 58 at bats across 13 games, good for a .259 batting average, adding 7 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .271 and .293 give Beavens a career OPS of .564. Beavens's .259 average ran 9.5% below the .286 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .564 to a league .666, 15.2% below average. Beavens collected a career-high 9 hits in 1872.
Beavens played 13 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (1) and left field (1). At second base, the fielding record shows 23 errors alongside 25 putouts and 34 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Beavens
- What years did Edward Beavens play?
- Edward Beavens played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872.
- Was Edward Beavens a pitcher?
- No. Edward Beavens was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Edward Beavens hit?
- Edward Beavens hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Edward Beavens's career batting average?
- Edward Beavens batted .259 over his career, with 15 hits in 58 at bats.
- How many RBI did Edward Beavens have?
- Edward Beavens drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Edward Beavens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Edward Beavens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.