Ed Crosby
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1976)
Ed Crosby was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1976 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. In 297 career games, he hit .220 with 149 hits and 44 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-07-12
- Last Game
- 1976-05-12
Full name: Edward Carlton Crosby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 677 | 67 | 149 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 55 | 74 | .220 | .282 | .264 | .547 | -1,836 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OPS .547 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 38 | 95 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .253 | .253 (-1%) | .325 (-6%) | .385 (-18%) | .711 (-12%) | -188.1 |
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 101 | 276 | 27 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 27 | .217 | .243 (-11%) | .310 (-13%) | .353 (-27%) | .664 (-21%) | -837.9 |
| 1973 | SLN | NL | 22 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .128 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 36 | 51 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .216 | .256 (-16%) | .325 (+3%) | .378 (-28%) | .703 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 37 | 86 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .209 | .256 (-19%) | .324 (-20%) | .369 (-34%) | .693 (-28%) | -370.3 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 61 | 128 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 14 | .234 | .257 (-9%) | .327 (-7%) | .374 (-31%) | .701 (-20%) | -358.7 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 297 | 677 | 67 | 149 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 55 | 74 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -1,755 | ||
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
View full game log (297 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 158 | 340 | 27 | 63 | 0 | 18 | .185 |
| Away | 139 | 337 | 40 | 86 | 0 | 26 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-05-12 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-25 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-28 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-26 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-21 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-13 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-08 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-07 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-05 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-02 | CLE | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 72 | 48 | 107 | 170 | 14 | 32 |
| 3B | 53 | 24 | 22 | 51 | 5 | 6 |
| SS | 157 | 90 | 164 | 338 | 19 | 58 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | SS | 35 | 20 | 37 | 87 | 6 | 15 |
| 1972 | SLN | 2B | 38 | 30 | 68 | 92 | 6 | 21 |
| 1972 | SLN | 3B | 14 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | SLN | SS | 43 | 30 | 51 | 86 | 3 | 20 |
| 1973 | SLN | 2B | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | SLN | SS | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | CIN | SS | 29 | 11 | 21 | 60 | 4 | 8 |
| 1974 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | CLE | 3B | 18 | 12 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 1974 | CLE | SS | 13 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | CLE | 2B | 19 | 11 | 25 | 49 | 3 | 5 |
| 1975 | CLE | 3B | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | CLE | SS | 30 | 22 | 40 | 72 | 3 | 12 |
| 1976 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 71 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 158 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1968, 1969 |
Ed Crosby: the record in brief
July 12, 1970 and May 12, 1976 bracket Ed Crosby's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1970 to 1973), the Cincinnati Reds (1973), and the Cleveland Indians (1974 through 1976). Crosby, born on May 26, 1949, in Long Beach, CA, USA, is listed as a shortstop and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 175 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Ed Crosby was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Carlton.
Crosby's career batting table shows 297 games, 677 at bats and 149 hits, a .220 average, along with 44 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .282 and .264 give Crosby a career OPS of .547. Crosby's .220 average ran 13.4% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 21.1% below league average (.547 against .693). Crosby collected a career-high 60 hits in 1972. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 1972, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Crosby
- What years did Ed Crosby play?
- Ed Crosby played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1976.
- Was Ed Crosby a pitcher?
- No. Ed Crosby was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ed Crosby hit?
- Ed Crosby hit 0 career home runs with 149 hits.
- What teams did Ed Crosby play for?
- Ed Crosby played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1970, 1972–1973), the Cincinnati Reds (1973), and the Cleveland Indians (1974–1976).
- What were Ed Crosby's career stats?
- In 297 games, Ed Crosby had 149 hits, 44 RBI, 67 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Ed Crosby play?
- Ed Crosby played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Crosby and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Crosby was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Ed Crosby's career batting average?
- Ed Crosby batted .220 over his career, with 149 hits in 677 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Crosby have?
- Ed Crosby drove in 44 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Crosby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Crosby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.