Ed Madjeski
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1937)
Ed Madjeski was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1937 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Chicago White Sox, and the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 166 career games, he hit .241 with 116 hits, 5 home runs, and 56 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 178 lb
- Died
- 11/11/1994 in Montgomery, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-05-02
- Last Game
- 1937-10-03
Full name: Edward William Madjeski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 481 | 58 | 116 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 56 | 2 | 21 | 61 | .241 | .274 | .320 | .595 | -1,204 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .320 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OPS .595 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 17 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 51 | 142 | 17 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .329 (-9%) | .377 (-18%) | .707 (-14%) | -301.9 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CHA | AL | 85 | 281 | 36 | 62 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 31 | .221 | .278 (-21%) | .340 (-24%) | .392 (-14%) | .733 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 166 | 481 | 58 | 116 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 56 | 2 | 21 | 61 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -302 | ||
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 (166 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 225 | 30 | 50 | 3 | 20 | .222 |
| Away | 85 | 256 | 28 | 66 | 2 | 36 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-10-03 | NY1 | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-10-02 | NY1 | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-30 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-07-23 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-07-22 | NY1 | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-30 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-29 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-27 | CHW | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-26 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934-09-22 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 135 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | NJ | 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931 |
Ed Madjeski: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ed Madjeski debuted on May 2, 1932 and played a final game on October 3, 1937. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Athletics (1932 through 1934), the Chicago White Sox (1934), and the New York Giants (1937). Madjeski played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 20, 1908, in Far Rockaway, NY, USA, Madjeski was listed at 178 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Madjeski died on November 11, 1994, in Montgomery, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Edward William.
In 166 games and 481 at bats, Madjeski batted .241 with 116 hits, along with 5 home runs and 56 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .274 and .320 give Madjeski a career OPS of .595. Measured against the leagues Madjeski played in, the .241 career average compares with a .275 league average over the same seasons, 12.3% below the league. The OPS comparison is .595 to a league .727, 18.2% below average. No season topped the 62 hits of 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Madjeski
- What years did Ed Madjeski play?
- Ed Madjeski played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1937.
- Was Ed Madjeski a pitcher?
- No. Ed Madjeski was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ed Madjeski hit?
- Ed Madjeski hit 5 career home runs with 116 hits.
- What was Ed Madjeski's career batting average?
- Ed Madjeski batted .241 over his career, with 116 hits in 481 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Madjeski have?
- Ed Madjeski drove in 56 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Madjeski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Madjeski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.