Ed Cartwright
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1897)
Ed Cartwright was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1897 for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Nationals, a span of 8 seasons. In 495 career games, he hit .295 with 562 hits, 24 home runs, and 333 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,235.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 220 lb
- Died
- 9/3/1933 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-07-10
- Last Game
- 1897-06-04
Full name: Edward Charles Cartwright
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | 1,902 | 348 | 562 | 100 | 44 | 24 | 333 | 144 | 202 | 136 | .295 | .368 | .432 | .800 | 2,235 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .368 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .432 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 75 | 300 | 70 | 90 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 60 | 26 | 29 | 0 | .300 | .260 (+15%) | .336 (+9%) | .351 (+27%) | .687 (+18%) | 943.4 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 132 | 507 | 88 | 149 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 106 | 31 | 57 | 43 | .294 | .309 (-5%) | .379 (-1%) | .435 (+11%) | .814 (+6%) | 546.1 |
| 1895 | WAS | NL | 122 | 472 | 95 | 156 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 90 | 50 | 54 | 41 | .331 | .296 (+12%) | .361 (+11%) | .399 (+23%) | .761 (+17%) | 1651.8 |
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 133 | 499 | 76 | 138 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 62 | 28 | 54 | 44 | .277 | .290 (-5%) | .354 (-1%) | .387 (-9%) | .741 (-5%) | -393.2 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 33 | 124 | 19 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | .234 | .291 (-20%) | .354 (-19%) | .387 (-31%) | .741 (-26%) | -512.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 495 | 1,902 | 348 | 562 | 100 | 44 | 24 | 333 | 144 | 202 | 136 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 2,235 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| First Base | 495 |
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Ed Cartwright: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Cartwright debuted on July 10, 1890 and played a final game on June 4, 1897. By club, Cartwright's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1890) and the Washington Senators (1894 through 1897). Born on October 6, 1859, in Johnstown, PA, USA, Cartwright is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds. Cartwright's death is recorded on September 3, 1933, in St. Petersburg, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Edward Charles.
Across 495 games at the plate, Cartwright's career line reads 562 hits in 1,902 at bats for a .295 average, along with 24 home runs, 333 runs batted in, and 144 stolen bases. Cartwright got on base at a .368 rate and slugged .432 (.800 OPS). Cartwright hit .295 while the league hit .285 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .800 to a league .739, 8.2% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Cartwright
- What years did Ed Cartwright play?
- Ed Cartwright played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1897.
- Was Ed Cartwright a pitcher?
- No. Ed Cartwright was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Cartwright hit?
- Ed Cartwright hit 24 career home runs with 562 hits.
- What teams did Ed Cartwright play for?
- Ed Cartwright played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1890) and the Washington Senators (1894–1897).
- What were Ed Cartwright's career stats?
- In 495 games, Ed Cartwright had 562 hits, 24 home runs, 333 RBI, 348 runs, and 144 stolen bases, with a .295 batting average.
- What position did Ed Cartwright play?
- Ed Cartwright played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Cartwright and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Cartwright was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Cartwright hit each season?
- Ed Cartwright's home runs by season: 8 in 1890, 12 in 1894, 3 in 1895, 1 in 1896, and 0 in 1897. His most in one season was 12, in 1894.
- What was Ed Cartwright's career batting average?
- Ed Cartwright batted .295 over his career, with 562 hits in 1,902 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Cartwright have?
- Ed Cartwright drove in 333 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Cartwright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Cartwright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.