Ed Lennon
Born: 8/17/1897 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 9/13/1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-06-30 | Final Game: 1928-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Edward Francis Lennon
Biography
Ed Lennon was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose brief Major League career spanned two months in 1928. As a position player, he made his debut on June 30, 1928, and concluded his time in the big leagues on August 2, 1928. During his five games played, Lennon faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. His performance included no stolen bases, reflecting a career that, while short, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the late 1920s.
Lennon's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by a transition toward more offensive play, as the league was moving away from the deadball era. Despite his limited impact on the field, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who sought to make their mark in the sport during a time of evolving strategies and increasing fan engagement. Lennon's story is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game, even if their careers were not widely celebrated.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8.76 | -108.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | Lewiston | NY | 1917 |