Ed Gremminger
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1904)
Ed Gremminger was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1904 for the Cleveland Spiders, the Boston Braves, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 383 career games, he hit .251 with 356 hits, 7 home runs, and 164 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 5/26/1942 in Canton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-04-21
- Last Game
- 1904-07-30
Full name: Lorenzo Edward Gremminger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 1,420 | 140 | 356 | 58 | 24 | 7 | 164 | 22 | 89 | 151 | .251 | .301 | .340 | .642 | -670 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | CL4 | NL | 20 | 78 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .269 | .296 (-9%) | .361 (-13%) | .399 (-29%) | .761 (-22%) | -275.2 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 140 | 522 | 55 | 134 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 7 | 39 | 51 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .321 (-2%) | .343 (+1%) | .665 (-1%) | -91.5 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 140 | 511 | 57 | 135 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 56 | 12 | 31 | 56 | .264 | .261 (+1%) | .316 (-1%) | .345 (+9%) | .662 (+4%) | 285.5 |
| 1904 | DET | AL | 83 | 309 | 18 | 66 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 31 | .214 | .246 (-13%) | .300 (-15%) | .321 (-11%) | .622 (-13%) | -589.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 383 | 1,420 | 140 | 356 | 58 | 24 | 7 | 164 | 22 | 89 | 151 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -670 | ||
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 (363 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 174 | 649 | 54 | 152 | 4 | 57 | .234 |
| Away | 189 | 694 | 79 | 183 | 3 | 79 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-07-30 | DET | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-29 | DET | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1904-07-28 | DET | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-27 | DET | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-26 | DET | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-22 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-17 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-16 | DET | NYY | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-07-15 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-07-14 | DET | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 383 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ed Gremminger (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ed Gremminger: the record in brief
Ed Gremminger's major league career runs from a debut on April 21, 1895 to a final game on July 30, 1904. By club, Gremminger's seasons break down as the Cleveland Spiders (1895), the Boston Beaneaters (1902 to 1903), and the Detroit Tigers (1904). Gremminger, born on March 30, 1874, in Canton, OH, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. Gremminger's death is recorded on May 26, 1942, in Canton, OH, USA. On the record, Ed Gremminger was born Lorenzo Edward Gremminger.
In 383 games and 1,420 at bats, Gremminger batted .251 with 356 hits; the totals also include 7 home runs, 164 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .301 and the slugging percentage .340, for an OPS of .642. The league as a whole hit .266 across Gremminger's seasons, which puts the .251 career mark 5.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 135, in 1903. The RBI column peaks at 65 in 1902. In 1903, a season of regular play, Gremminger hit .264 while the league hit .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Gremminger
- What years did Ed Gremminger play?
- Ed Gremminger played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1904.
- Was Ed Gremminger a pitcher?
- No. Ed Gremminger was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Gremminger hit?
- Ed Gremminger hit 7 career home runs with 356 hits.
- What teams did Ed Gremminger play for?
- Ed Gremminger played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Spiders (1895), the Boston Beaneaters (1902–1903), and the Detroit Tigers (1904).
- What were Ed Gremminger's career stats?
- In 383 games, Ed Gremminger had 356 hits, 7 home runs, 164 RBI, 140 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- What position did Ed Gremminger play?
- Ed Gremminger played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Gremminger and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Gremminger was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Gremminger hit each season?
- Ed Gremminger's home runs by season: 0 in 1895, 1 in 1902, 5 in 1903, and 1 in 1904. His most in one season was 5, in 1903.
- What was Ed Gremminger's career batting average?
- Ed Gremminger batted .251 over his career, with 356 hits in 1,420 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Gremminger have?
- Ed Gremminger drove in 164 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Gremminger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Gremminger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.