Ed Biecher
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1898)
Ed Biecher was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1898 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Spiders, a span of 2 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .243 with 9 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Died
- 7/15/1939 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-09-26
- Last Game
- 1898-10-10
Full name: Edward Biecher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .243 | .243 | .297 | .541 | 0 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | SLN | NL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 8 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 7 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-10-10 | CL4 | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-09 | CL4 | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-09 | CL4 | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-08 | CL4 | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-07 | CL4 | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-07 | CL4 | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-10-06 | CL4 | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-10-06 | CL4 | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 8 |
Ed Biecher: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Biecher debuted on September 26, 1897 and played a final game on October 10, 1898. The team column moves through the St. Louis Browns (1897) and the Cleveland Spiders (1898). The bio lists Biecher's primary position as outfielder. Biecher was born on August 27, 1875, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Biecher's death is recorded on July 15, 1939, in St. Louis, MO, USA. On the record, Ed Biecher was born Edward Biecher.
In 11 games and 37 at bats, Biecher batted .243 with 9 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .243 and .297 give Biecher a career OPS of .541. Measured against the leagues Biecher played in, the .243 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 13.3% below the league. By OPS the gap is 23.8% below league average (.541 against .710). No season topped the 5 hits of 1898.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 8, followed by left field (3). In the outfield, Biecher's fielding totals are 16 putouts, 1 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Biecher
- What years did Ed Biecher play?
- Ed Biecher played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1898.
- Was Ed Biecher a pitcher?
- No. Ed Biecher was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ed Biecher hit?
- Ed Biecher hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Ed Biecher play for?
- Ed Biecher played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1897) and the Cleveland Spiders (1898).
- What were Ed Biecher's career stats?
- In 11 games, Ed Biecher had 9 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Ed Biecher play?
- Ed Biecher played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Ed Biecher's career batting average?
- Ed Biecher batted .243 over his career, with 9 hits in 37 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Biecher have?
- Ed Biecher drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Biecher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Biecher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.