Ed Herrmann
Born: 8/27/1946 in San Diego, CA, USA
Died: 12/22/2013 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-09-01 | Final Game: 1978-09-15
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Edward Martin Herrmann
Biography
Ed Herrmann, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1978. Primarily recognized as a position player, Herrmann played a total of 922 games throughout his career. He achieved notable success as a hitter, accumulating 654 hits, 80 home runs, and 320 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .240. His performance was highlighted by a single All-Star selection, showcasing his abilities during a competitive era in baseball.
Herrmann's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, contributing significantly to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox. He was part of a generation of players who navigated the transition from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game, making his contributions notable as the sport evolved during the late 1960s and 1970s. With a career that spanned over a decade, Herrmann left a lasting impression on baseball, remembered for his contributions on the field and his role in the game’s history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 2729 | 247 | 654 | 92 | 4 | 80 | 320 | 6 | 260 | 361 | 0.240 | 0.310 | 0.364 | 0.674 | -686.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 102 | 290 | 31 | 67 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 35 | 0.231 | -138.5 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 96 | 297 | 42 | 84 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 52 | 0 | 31 | 41 | 0.283 | 1172.4 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 101 | 294 | 32 | 63 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 2 | 44 | 48 | 0.214 | -60.4 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 116 | 354 | 23 | 88 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 0 | 43 | 37 | 0.249 | 372.5 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 119 | 379 | 42 | 85 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 31 | 55 | 0.224 | -679.3 |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 107 | 367 | 32 | 95 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 1 | 16 | 49 | 0.259 | -368.2 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 80 | 200 | 16 | 51 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 23 | 0.255 | 33.4 |
| 1976 | LAA | AL | 29 | 46 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.174 | -46.7 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 79 | 265 | 14 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 40 | 0.204 | -46.7 |
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 56 | 158 | 7 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 18 | 0.291 | -51.9 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 16 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 19 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 817 | 746 | 4230 | 442 | 61 | 65 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHA | C | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | C | 92 | 79 | 420 | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| 1970 | CHA | C | 88 | 80 | 433 | 51 | 6 | 10 |
| 1971 | CHA | C | 97 | 90 | 556 | 56 | 3 | 5 |
| 1972 | CHA | C | 112 | 108 | 641 | 69 | 8 | 10 |
| 1973 | CHA | C | 114 | 110 | 616 | 70 | 11 | 11 |
| 1974 | CHA | C | 107 | 107 | 561 | 55 | 8 | 8 |
| 1975 | NYA | C | 24 | 19 | 121 | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| 1976 | CAL | C | 27 | 15 | 74 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | HOU | C | 79 | 75 | 412 | 37 | 6 | 5 |
| 1977 | HOU | C | 49 | 42 | 280 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 1978 | HOU | C | 14 | 11 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MON | C | 12 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 818 |
| Designated Hitter | 37 |