Ed Montague
Born: 7/24/1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 6/17/1988 in Daly City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-05-14 | Final Game: 1932-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Edward Francis Montague
Biography
Ed Montague was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from May 14, 1928, to September 25, 1932, during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven style post-deadball era. Montague played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 220 games throughout his career.
Over the course of his time in the league, Montague recorded 161 hits, achieving a batting average of .262. He demonstrated his capacity to contribute offensively with 69 RBIs and hit 2 home runs. Additionally, Montague showcased his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, indicating a well-rounded approach to his game. While not widely remembered today, his contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history reflect the evolving dynamics of the sport in the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 615 | 105 | 161 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 69 | 7 | 85 | 91 | 0.262 | 0.357 | 0.324 | 0.681 | -775.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 32 | 51 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.235 | -125.6 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 58 | 179 | 37 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 37 | 38 | 0.263 | -150.1 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 64 | 193 | 27 | 55 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 21 | 22 | 0.285 | 43.6 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 66 | 192 | 29 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 0.245 | -543.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 33 | 0 | 28 | 48 | 8 | 6 |
| SS | 182 | 0 | 324 | 466 | 76 | 78 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | 3B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| 1928 | CLE | SS | 15 | 0 | 22 | 31 | 5 | 7 |
| 1930 | CLE | 3B | 13 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | CLE | SS | 46 | 0 | 84 | 104 | 17 | 19 |
| 1931 | CLE | SS | 64 | 0 | 127 | 202 | 27 | 30 |
| 1932 | CLE | 3B | 11 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1932 | CLE | SS | 57 | 0 | 91 | 129 | 27 | 22 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 182 |