Ed Giovanola
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)
Ed Giovanola was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres, a span of 5 seasons. In 218 career games, he hit .216 with 65 hits, 1 home runs, and 19 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-10
- Last Game
- 1999-08-25
Full name: Edward Thomas Giovanola
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 301 | 41 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 44 | 49 | .216 | .316 | .269 | .585 | -949 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 43 | 82 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 13 | .232 | .269 (-14%) | .340 (-11%) | .426 (-40%) | .767 (-27%) | -354.6 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | 92 | 139 | 19 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 22 | .230 | .266 (-14%) | .335 (avg) | .420 (-25%) | .755 (-14%) | -269.8 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | 56 | 58 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | .190 | .271 (-30%) | .344 (-15%) | .433 (-48%) | .778 (-33%) | -324.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 218 | 301 | 41 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 44 | 49 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -949 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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 (219 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 127 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 9 | .173 |
| Away | 113 | 174 | 31 | 43 | 0 | 10 | .247 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-25 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-08-24 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-23 | SDP | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-08-22 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-18 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-16 | SDP | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-13 | SDP | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-11 | SDP | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-10 | SDP | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-06 | SDP | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-25 | SDP | PHI | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 68 | 27 | 85 | 123 | 2 | 24 |
| 3B | 79 | 18 | 16 | 65 | 3 | 3 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 35 | 14 | 24 | 50 | 1 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ATL | 2B | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | ATL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | ATL | 2B | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | ATL | 3B | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | ATL | SS | 25 | 13 | 18 | 39 | 1 | 9 |
| 1997 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ATL | 3B | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | 2B | 36 | 17 | 45 | 78 | 1 | 12 |
| 1998 | SDN | 3B | 37 | 14 | 11 | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | 2B | 19 | 8 | 26 | 28 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | SDN | 3B | 25 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | SS | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 78 |
| Shortstop | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $181,000 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $290,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Ed Giovanola: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ed Giovanola's first major league game on September 10, 1995; the last one listed came on August 25, 1999. By club, Giovanola's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1995 through 1997) and the San Diego Padres (1998 to 1999). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, Giovanola is listed as a third baseman. Giovanola batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Giovanola was born on March 4, 1969, in Los Gatos, CA, USA. On the record, Ed Giovanola was born Edward Thomas Giovanola.
The batting record for Giovanola: 218 games, 65 hits in 301 at bats, and a .216 average, along with 1 home run and 19 runs batted in. Giovanola got on base at a .316 rate and slugged .269 (.585 OPS). Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Giovanola's .216 average sits 19.5% below it. The hits column peaks at 32, in 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Giovanola
- What years did Ed Giovanola play?
- Ed Giovanola played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
- Was Ed Giovanola a pitcher?
- No. Ed Giovanola was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Ed Giovanola hit?
- Ed Giovanola hit 1 career home runs with 65 hits.
- What was Ed Giovanola's career batting average?
- Ed Giovanola batted .216 over his career, with 65 hits in 301 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Giovanola have?
- Ed Giovanola drove in 19 runs in his career.
- What was Ed Giovanola's career ERA?
- Ed Giovanola finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.