Ed Lennox
Born: 11/3/1883 in Camden, NJ, USA
Died: 10/26/1939 in Camden, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-08-08 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: James Edgar Lennox
Biography
Ed Lennox, born in 1883, was a skilled position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1915. Over his career, he played in 448 games, during which he recorded 379 hits and achieved a batting average of .274. Lennox demonstrated his power at the plate with 18 home runs, while also contributing 185 RBIs and showcasing his speed with 38 stolen bases.
Lennox's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era into a time of evolving offensive strategies. His ability to combine contact hitting with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Ed Lennox's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the diverse skills and styles that characterized the sport during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 448 | 1383 | 138 | 379 | 70 | 25 | 18 | 185 | 38 | 174 | 143 | 0.274 | 0.361 | 0.400 | 0.760 | 4952.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PHA | AL | 6 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 126 | 435 | 33 | 114 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 44 | 11 | 47 | 41 | 0.262 | 980.0 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 110 | 367 | 19 | 95 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 7 | 36 | 39 | 0.259 | 485.3 |
| 1912 | CHC | NL | 27 | 81 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 0.235 | 25.6 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 124 | 430 | 71 | 134 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 84 | 19 | 71 | 38 | 0.312 | 3211.3 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 55 | 53 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.302 | 250.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 377 | 225 | 477 | 615 | 54 | 45 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PHA | 3B | 6 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909 | BRO | 3B | 121 | 121 | 167 | 210 | 16 | 18 |
| 1910 | BRO | 3B | 100 | 99 | 135 | 149 | 15 | 14 |
| 1912 | CHN | 3B | 24 | 0 | 25 | 32 | 4 | 1 |
| 1914 | PTF | 3B | 123 | 0 | 136 | 193 | 16 | 12 |
| 1915 | PTF | 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 377 |