Ed Heusser
Born: 5/7/1909 in Salt Lake County, UT, USA
Died: 3/1/1956 in Aurora, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-25 | Final Game: 1948-09-14
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Edward Burlton Heusser
Biography
Ed Heusser was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1935 to 1948. Born in 1909, Heusser made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 56 wins and 67 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Heusser struck out a total of 299 batters and recorded 18 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and close games effectively.
Heusser played for several teams throughout his career, navigating the challenges of a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently delivered solid performances, particularly in high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Heusser's dedication and skill were evident and left a lasting impact on the clubs he represented. His career reflects the resilience and determination of players during a transformative period in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 67 | 266 | 104 | 50 | 10 | 18 | 1087.0 | 1167 | 446 | 66 | 300 | 299 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | STL | NL | 5 | 5 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 123.3 | 125 | 40 | 27 | 39 | 2.92 | - |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 7 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 104.3 | 130 | 63 | 38 | 26 | 5.43 | - |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 6 | 13 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 110.0 | 144 | 61 | 42 | 39 | 4.99 | -1446.6 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 91.0 | 97 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 3.46 | 484.2 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 13 | 11 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 192.7 | 165 | 51 | 42 | 42 | 2.38 | 704.1 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 11 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 223.0 | 248 | 92 | 60 | 56 | 3.71 | 673.7 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 7 | 14 | 29 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 167.7 | 167 | 60 | 39 | 47 | 3.22 | 281.9 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.0 | 89 | 41 | 28 | 22 | 4.99 | -1240.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 335 | 32 | 69 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 91 | 0.206 | 0.240 | 0.275 | 0.515 | -731.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | STL | NL | 33 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 42 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 41 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 26 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 30 | 69 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.217 | -350.5 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 31 | 77 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.247 | -154.6 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 29 | 53 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.208 | -225.9 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 33 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 266 | 0 | 56 | 198 | 12 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1936 | SLN | P | 42 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| 1938 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHA | P | 41 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943 | CIN | P | 26 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944 | CIN | P | 30 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945 | CIN | P | 31 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| 1948 | PHI | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 266 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 7.0 | 336 | 0 |