Ed Blake
Born: 12/23/1925 in East St. Louis, IL, USA
Died: 4/15/2009 in Swansea, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-05-01 | Final Game: 1957-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward James Blake
Biography
Ed Blake was a position player in Major League Baseball who had a brief career spanning from May 1, 1951, to April 28, 1957. Born in 1925, Blake’s professional journey saw him participate in a total of 8 games at the highest level of the sport. Despite the limited opportunities, he was part of a significant era in baseball, marked by the transition towards more specialized roles as the game evolved through the post-World War II years.
Throughout his time in the majors, Blake faced challenges that prevented him from making a significant impact on the field, finishing his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of .000. His experience illustrates the competitive nature of baseball during a time when many players vied for limited roster spots, underscoring the difficulties faced by those trying to establish themselves in the league. Although his statistical output was minimal, Blake’s presence in the game during this transformative period remains a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |