Eddie Fusselback
Born: 7/17/1856 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 4/14/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-05-03 | Final Game: 1888-08-28
Bats: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 156 lbs
Full name: Edward L. Fusselback
Biography
Eddie Fusselback was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, specifically from 1882 until 1888. Born in 1856, Fusselback's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble styles of the early game to the more organized play that would define the modern era. He played for several teams in the nascent stages of the professional leagues, showcasing his talents on the mound.
Fusselback finished his career with a pitching record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7, along with 3 strikeouts and 1 save. While these numbers may not place him among the game’s most celebrated pitchers, his contributions came during a critical time in baseball history, when the sport was solidifying its place in American culture. His involvement in the game helped pave the way for future generations of players, and his legacy is a testament to the early days of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4.70 | 22.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 462 | 75 | 124 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0.268 | 0.281 | 0.329 | 0.610 | 3.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 35 | 136 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.228 | -310.7 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 68 | 303 | 60 | 86 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.284 | 313.7 |
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 5 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| C | 78 | 0 | 480 | 192 | 74 | 8 |
| OF | 20 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | SL4 | C | 19 | 0 | 72 | 44 | 20 | 3 |
| 1882 | SL4 | OF | 15 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1884 | BLU | C | 54 | 0 | 378 | 137 | 50 | 5 |
| 1884 | BLU | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | BLU | OF | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | C | 5 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Catcher | 78 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 13 |