Eddie Fusselback
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1888)
Eddie Fusselback was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1888 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Browns, a span of 7 seasons. In 109 career games, he hit .268 with 124 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 25.
- 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
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 156 lb
- Died
- 4/14/1926 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-03
- Last Game
- 1888-08-28
Full name: Edward L. Fusselback
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 | .268 | .281 | .329 | .610 | 25 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 35 | 136 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .228 | .248 (-8%) | .275 (-7%) | .329 (-26%) | .605 (-18%) | -289.0 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 68 | 303 | 60 | 86 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .284 | .243 (+17%) | .278 (+4%) | .327 (+12%) | .606 (+8%) | 313.7 |
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 5 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 109 | 462 | 75 | 124 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 25 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4.70 | 2.80 (-68%) | 22.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4.70 | — | 23 | ||
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.
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 | C | 19 | 0 | 72 | 44 | 20 | 3 |
| 1882 | SL4 | OF | 15 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1882 | SL4 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | C | 54 | 0 | 378 | 137 | 50 | 5 |
| 1884 | BLU | OF | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | SS | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1885 | PH4 | C | 5 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Catcher | 78 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Eddie Fusselback: the record in brief
The profile opens with Eddie Fusselback's first major league game on May 3, 1882; the last one listed came on August 28, 1888. Fusselback played for the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1882), the Baltimore Monumentals (1884), the Philadelphia Athletics (1885), and the Louisville Colonels (1888). The bio lists Fusselback's primary position as catcher. Fusselback is listed at 5 feet, 6 inches and 156 pounds. Fusselback was born on July 17, 1856, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on April 14, 1926, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Edward L. Fusselback.
The batting record for Fusselback: 109 games, 124 hits in 462 at bats, and a .268 average, along with 1 home run and 3 RBI. Fusselback's career OPS of .610 combines a .281 on-base mark with .329 slugging. Set against a .243 league average for the same years, Fusselback's .268 average sits 10.5% above it. The highest hit total in a season was 86, in 1884.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Fusselback
- What years did Eddie Fusselback play?
- Eddie Fusselback played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1888.
- Was Eddie Fusselback a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Fusselback was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did Eddie Fusselback hit?
- Eddie Fusselback hit 1 career home run with 124 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Fusselback play for?
- Eddie Fusselback played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1882), the Baltimore Monumentals (1884), the Philadelphia Athletics (1885), and the Louisville Colonels (1888).
- What were Eddie Fusselback's career stats?
- In 109 games, Eddie Fusselback had 124 hits, 1 home runs, 3 RBI, and 75 runs, with a .268 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Fusselback play?
- Eddie Fusselback played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Fusselback and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Fusselback was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 156 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Fusselback hit each season?
- Eddie Fusselback's home runs by season: 0 in 1882, 1 in 1884, 0 in 1885, and 0 in 1888. His most in one season was 1, in 1884.
- What was Eddie Fusselback's career batting average?
- Eddie Fusselback batted .268 over his career, with 124 hits in 462 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Fusselback have?
- Eddie Fusselback drove in 3 runs in his career.
- What was Eddie Fusselback's career ERA?
- Eddie Fusselback finished with a 4.70 career ERA, going 1-2 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Eddie Fusselback in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Fusselback has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.