Ed Grimes
Born: 9/8/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 10/5/1974 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-19 | Final Game: 1932-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Edward Adelbert Grimes
Biography
Ed Grimes, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1930s. His career spanned from April 19, 1931, to September 17, 1932, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a new style of play. Grimes competed in a total of 74 games, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate with 31 hits and a batting average of .248. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he contributed 18 runs batted in (RBIs) and managed to steal one base, showcasing his ability to contribute to the team's offensive efforts.
Grimes' playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, which was reflective of the era's changing dynamics in baseball. While his career was relatively brief, the skills he displayed during his time on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during a pivotal moment in its history. Ed Grimes remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the hardworking players who laid the groundwork for future generations.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 125 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 0.248 | 0.329 | 0.304 | 0.633 | -266.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 43 | 57 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0.263 | -2.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 31 | 68 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.235 | -264.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 40 | 0 | 27 | 55 | 10 | 4 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLA | 3B | 22 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLA | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | SLA | 3B | 18 | 0 | 14 | 35 | 6 | 4 |
| 1932 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 4 |