Ed Cassian
Born: 11/28/1867 in Wilbraham, MA, USA
Died: 9/10/1918 in Meriden, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-06-26 | Final Game: 1891-09-20
Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Edward T. Cassian
Biography
Ed Cassian, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Cassian's career spanned from 1891 to 1891, during which he showcased his talents on the mound in a challenging and rapidly evolving sport. Across his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45.
Cassian struck out a total of 24 batters, contributing to his team's efforts in an era when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. Although he did not register any saves, his role was pivotal in a time when pitchers often took on heavy workloads, emphasizing durability and endurance. While his career was short-lived, Ed Cassian remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, representing the early days of professional baseball and the foundational skills that would shape future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 113 | 45 | 4 | 51 | 24 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 40 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2.84 | 20.3 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 73 | 33 | 35 | 14 | 5.60 | -2310.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 43 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.256 | 0.256 | 0.326 | 0.581 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | PHI | NL | 6 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 7 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.346 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |