Ed Kinsella
Born: 1/15/1880 in Lexington, IL, USA
Died: 1/17/1976 in Bloomington, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-09-16 | Final Game: 1910-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward William Kinsella
Biography
Ed Kinsella was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1880, who played in the major leagues from 1905 to 1910. He made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. Kinsella played a total of five seasons, showcasing his talents primarily with a focus on his pitching abilities.
Throughout his career, Kinsella recorded a win-loss record of 1-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49, indicating a competent performance on the mound during his time. He accumulated a total of 21 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to handle opposing batters, although he did not register any saves. Despite a relatively short career, Kinsella contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period marked by significant changes in strategy and player development. His efforts on the field remain a part of the historical narrative of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 81 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 3.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 2.65 | 378.4 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 62 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3.78 | -285.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.429 | 0.200 | 0.629 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | P | 10 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |