Ed Fernandes
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1946)
Ed Fernandes was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1946 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .185 with 12 hits and 6 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/27/1968 in Hayward, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-06-09
- Last Game
- 1946-07-07
Full name: Edward Paul Fernandes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 65 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 13 | .185 | .338 | .231 | .568 | 0 |
Career AVG .185 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.
Career OPS .568 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 28 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHA | AL | 14 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 7 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 65 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 13 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 30 | 45 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-07-07 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-07-01 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-06-30 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-06-23 | CHW | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-06-22 | CHW | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-09 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-08 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-05-13 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-08 | CHW | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-04-30 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 40 |
Ed Fernandes: the record in brief
Ed Fernandes's major league career runs from a debut on June 9, 1940 to a final game on July 7, 1946. By club, Fernandes's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and the Chicago White Sox (1946). At 5'9" and 185 pounds, Fernandes is listed as a catcher. The bio says Fernandes batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Fernandes was born on March 11, 1918, in Oakland, CA, USA. Fernandes's death is recorded on November 27, 1968, in Hayward, CA, USA. The given name on file is Edward Paul Fernandes.
Fernandes's career batting table shows 42 games, 65 at bats and 12 hits, a .185 average; the totals also include 6 RBI. The on-base percentage is .338 and the slugging percentage .231, for an OPS of .568. Over the seasons Fernandes played, league hitters batted .262; the .185 career figure is 29.6% below that. The OPS comparison is .568 to a league .705, 19.4% below average. Fernandes collected a career-high 8 hits in 1946. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1946.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Fernandes
- What years did Ed Fernandes play?
- Ed Fernandes played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1946.
- Was Ed Fernandes a pitcher?
- No. Ed Fernandes was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ed Fernandes hit?
- Ed Fernandes hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Ed Fernandes's career batting average?
- Ed Fernandes batted .185 over his career, with 12 hits in 65 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Fernandes have?
- Ed Fernandes drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Fernandes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Fernandes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.