Ed Fitzpatrick
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1917)
Ed Fitzpatrick was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917 for the Boston Braves, a span of 3 seasons. In 251 career games, he hit .227 with 158 hits, 1 home runs, and 59 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/23/1965 in Bethlehem, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-04-17
- Last Game
- 1917-10-04
Full name: Edward Henry Fitzpatrick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 697 | 91 | 158 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 22 | 70 | 84 | .227 | .319 | .301 | .620 | -154 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .301 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 105 | 303 | 54 | 67 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 13 | 43 | 36 | .221 | .250 (-12%) | .318 (+8%) | .332 (-9%) | .651 (avg) | 190.8 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 83 | 216 | 17 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 26 | .213 | .248 (-14%) | .314 (-11%) | .326 (-19%) | .640 (-15%) | -445.7 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 63 | 178 | 20 | 45 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 22 | .253 | .248 (+2%) | .312 (+2%) | .323 (+6%) | .635 (+4%) | 101.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 251 | 697 | 91 | 158 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 22 | 70 | 84 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -154 | ||
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 (253 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 117 | 297 | 44 | 62 | 0 | 23 | .209 |
| Away | 136 | 402 | 47 | 96 | 1 | 39 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-04 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-10-04 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-10-03 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-10-02 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-10-01 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-27 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-26 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-26 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-15 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 139 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 52 |
Ed Fitzpatrick: the record in brief
Ed Fitzpatrick's major league career runs from a debut on April 17, 1915 to a final game on October 4, 1917. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Braves, from 1915 through 1917. Born on December 9, 1889, in Lewiston, PA, USA, Fitzpatrick is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'8" and 165 pounds. Fitzpatrick died on October 23, 1965, in Bethlehem, PA, USA. Ed Fitzpatrick was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Henry.
In 251 games and 697 at bats, Fitzpatrick batted .227 with 158 hits; the totals also include 1 home run, 59 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .319 clip and slugging .301, Fitzpatrick finished with a .620 OPS. Measured against the leagues Fitzpatrick played in, the .227 career average compares with a .249 league average over the same seasons, 9.1% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 67, in 1915. The RBI column peaks at 24 in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Fitzpatrick
- What years did Ed Fitzpatrick play?
- Ed Fitzpatrick played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917.
- Was Ed Fitzpatrick a pitcher?
- No. Ed Fitzpatrick was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Fitzpatrick hit?
- Ed Fitzpatrick hit 1 career home run with 158 hits.
- What teams did Ed Fitzpatrick play for?
- Ed Fitzpatrick played for one team, the Boston Braves (1915–1917).
- What were Ed Fitzpatrick's career stats?
- In 251 games, Ed Fitzpatrick had 158 hits, 1 home runs, 59 RBI, 91 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Ed Fitzpatrick play?
- Ed Fitzpatrick played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Fitzpatrick and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Fitzpatrick was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Fitzpatrick hit each season?
- Ed Fitzpatrick's home runs by season: 0 in 1915, 1 in 1916, and 0 in 1917. His most in one season was 1, in 1916.
- What was Ed Fitzpatrick's career batting average?
- Ed Fitzpatrick batted .227 over his career, with 158 hits in 697 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Fitzpatrick have?
- Ed Fitzpatrick drove in 59 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Fitzpatrick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Fitzpatrick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.