Ed Cermak

Born: 7/23/1881 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 11/22/1911 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-09 | Final Game: 1901-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Hugo Cermak

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Biography

Ed Cermak was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career in the big leagues was short-lived, as he played only one game on September 9, 1901, representing the Chicago Orphans. Cermak's time in the majors was marked by a lack of offensive production, as he finished his lone game with a batting line that included 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite not making a significant impact on the field, Cermak's participation in the early stages of professional baseball reflects the era's transition into a more organized and competitive league. The early 1900s were a transformative period for baseball, characterized by the establishment of the American League and the ongoing evolution of the game. While Cermak did not leave a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his brief stint in the majors highlights the countless players who contributed to the sport's development during this time. Cermak’s career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to play at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1901	CLE	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	4	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CLE	OF	1	0	4	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1