Ed Mayer
Born: 11/30/1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 12/29/2015 in Corte Madera, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-09-15 | Final Game: 1958-06-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Edwin David Mayer
Biography
Ed Mayer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for a brief period between 1957 and 1958. Born in 1931, Mayer made his mark during a time when baseball was experiencing the transition from the post-war era into a more dynamic phase of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. Mayer struck out 17 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his capabilities on the mound.
Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Mayer's contributions as a pitcher were significant for the teams he represented. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of the late 1950s, where the emphasis on control and versatility became increasingly critical. Despite not having lengthy statistics, Mayer's presence in the game during this transitional era remains a testament to the depth of talent that characterized the league during his playing days.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.3 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 4.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5.87 | - |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.7 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 3.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 22 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CHN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1951, 1952 |