Ed Gastfield
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Ed Gastfield was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Detroit Wolverines and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .068 with 6 hits and 2 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
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 12/1/1899 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-13
- Last Game
- 1885-07-11
Full name: Edward Gastfield
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 88 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 37 | .068 | .089 | .080 | .168 | -765 |
Career AVG .068 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.
Career OBP .089 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.
Career SLG .080 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 75.6% below league average.
Career OPS .168 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 72.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 23 | 82 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | .073 | .243 (-70%) | .278 (-66%) | .327 (-74%) | .606 (-70%) | -764.5 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | CHN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 25 | 88 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 37 | .068 | — | — | — | — | -765 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Ed Gastfield: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Gastfield debuted on August 13, 1884 and played a final game on July 11, 1885. The team column moves through the Detroit Wolverines (1884 to 1885) and the Chicago White Stockings (1885). Gastfield is listed as a catcher at 155 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The recorded birth is August 1, 1865, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on December 1, 1899, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Edward.
Gastfield finished with 6 hits from 88 at bats in 25 games, which works out to .068, adding 2 RBI. Reaching base at a .089 clip and slugging .080, Gastfield finished with a .168 OPS. Over the seasons Gastfield played, league hitters batted .244; the .068 career figure is 72.0% below that. By OPS the gap is 72.3% below league average (.168 against .609). No season topped the 6 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .073 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Gastfield
- What years did Ed Gastfield play?
- Ed Gastfield played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Ed Gastfield a pitcher?
- No. Ed Gastfield was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ed Gastfield hit?
- Ed Gastfield hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Ed Gastfield's career batting average?
- Ed Gastfield batted .068 over his career, with 6 hits in 88 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Gastfield have?
- Ed Gastfield drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Gastfield in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Gastfield has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.