Ed Lucas
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2014)
Ed Lucas was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for the Miami Marlins, a span of 2 seasons. In 163 career games, he hit .255 with 135 hits, 5 home runs, and 37 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-05-30
- Last Game
- 2014-09-26
Full name: Edward Lee Lucas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 530 | 62 | 135 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 34 | 126 | .255 | .302 | .323 | .624 | -944 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .323 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 94 | 351 | 43 | 90 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 78 | .256 | .253 (+1%) | .317 (-2%) | .396 (-15%) | .714 (-9%) | -481.9 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 69 | 179 | 19 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 48 | .251 | .251 (avg) | .313 (-10%) | .386 (-23%) | .700 (-17%) | -461.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 163 | 530 | 62 | 135 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 34 | 126 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -944 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (163 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 249 | 36 | 67 | 1 | 24 | .269 |
| Away | 78 | 281 | 26 | 68 | 4 | 13 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-26 | MIA | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-26 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-23 | MIA | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-21 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-20 | MIA | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-19 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-18 | MIA | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | MIA | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-15 | MIA | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-14 | MIA | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 31 | 19 | 188 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| 2B | 40 | 24 | 46 | 86 | 1 | 15 |
| 3B | 65 | 58 | 37 | 117 | 7 | 14 |
| OF | 8 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 25 | 16 | 26 | 63 | 2 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIA | 1B | 25 | 19 | 180 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| 2013 | MIA | 2B | 20 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | MIA | 3B | 61 | 56 | 37 | 111 | 6 | 14 |
| 2013 | MIA | OF | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIA | SS | 6 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | MIA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | 2B | 20 | 16 | 29 | 56 | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 | MIA | 3B | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | OF | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | SS | 19 | 13 | 19 | 45 | 1 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 31 |
| Second Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 65 |
| Shortstop | 25 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Salary History
Ed Lucas's recorded salaries total $510,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lucas's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MIA | NL | $510,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $510,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Ed Lucas: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Lucas debuted on May 30, 2013 and played a final game on September 26, 2014. The team column never changes: it is the Miami Marlins from 2013 to 2014. Born on May 21, 1982, in Grand Rapids, MI, USA, Lucas is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 3 inches and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Edward Lee Lucas.
Lucas collected 135 hits in 530 at bats across 163 games, good for a .255 batting average; the totals also include 5 homers and 37 RBI. The on-base percentage is .302 and the slugging percentage .323, for an OPS of .624. The .255 career average is close to the .252 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .624 to a league .707, 11.7% below average. 2013 produced Lucas's most hits, 90 of them for the Miami Marlins. 2013 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .256 against a league .253, a 1% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Lucas
- What years did Ed Lucas play?
- Ed Lucas played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
- Was Ed Lucas a pitcher?
- No. Ed Lucas was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ed Lucas hit?
- Ed Lucas hit 5 career home runs with 135 hits.
- What teams did Ed Lucas play for?
- Ed Lucas played for one team, the Miami Marlins (2013–2014).
- What were Ed Lucas's career stats?
- In 163 games, Ed Lucas had 135 hits, 5 home runs, 37 RBI, 62 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- How much did Ed Lucas earn in his career?
- Ed Lucas's recorded salaries total $510,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lucas's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Ed Lucas's salary?
- Ed Lucas's recorded salary was $510,000 in 2014.
- What position did Ed Lucas play?
- Ed Lucas played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Lucas and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Lucas was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Lucas hit each season?
- Ed Lucas's home runs by season: 4 in 2013 and 1 in 2014. His most in one season was 4, in 2013.
- What was Ed Lucas's career batting average?
- Ed Lucas batted .255 over his career, with 135 hits in 530 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Lucas have?
- Ed Lucas drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Lucas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Lucas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.