Ed McGhee, baseball player, 1950-1955

Ed McGhee

Born: 9/29/1924 in Perry, AR, USA

Died: 2/13/1986 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-20 | Final Game: 1955-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Warren Edward McGhee

Biography

Ed McGhee, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1950 and 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, McGhee played a total of 196 games during his career. He accumulated 124 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .246. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated a keen ability to get on base and contribute offensively, as evidenced by his 43 runs batted in and 11 stolen bases. McGhee's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, post-World War II, when the game was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing style. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions included providing depth to the rosters he played for and participating in a game that was becoming increasingly competitive and dynamic. His legacy is preserved through his statistics, reflecting a player who dedicated himself to the sport and left a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
196 505 59 124 14 5 3 43 11 54 61 0.246 0.321 0.311 0.632 -1090.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 164 35 425 8 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 138
Right Field 13