Ed McNichol

Born: 1/10/1879 in Martins Ferry, OH, USA

Died: 11/1/1952 in Salineville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-07-09 | Final Game: 1904-10-03

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

Full name: Edwin Briggs McNichol

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Biography

Ed McNichol was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1909. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era toward a more dynamic style of play, which began to redefine the role of pitchers in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, McNichol recorded a win-loss record of 2-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28. His ability to strike out batters was demonstrated by his total of 39 strikeouts, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. McNichol's tenure in Major League Baseball included appearances with various teams, but he struggled to find consistent success on the mound. Despite the challenges he faced, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century baseball landscape. While not often highlighted in the annals of baseball history, Ed McNichol's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's evolution during a pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	12	17	15	12	1	0	122.0	120	58	3	74	39	4.28	0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 61.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1904	BSN	NL	2	12	17	15	12	1	0	122.0	120	58	74	39	4.28	2.66 (-61%)	-4337.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	43	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0.093	0.093	0.093	0.186	0.0

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career OBP .093 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career SLG .093 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.186 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 70.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	BSN	NL	17	43	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0.093	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	15	1	28	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	BSN	P	17	15	1	28	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17