Ed Putman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1979)
Ed Putman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979 for the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .239 with 17 hits, 2 home runs, and 7 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
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-07
- Last Game
- 1979-09-26
Full name: Eddy William Putman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 71 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | .239 | .316 | .366 | .683 | 0 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHN | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 21 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 43 | 71 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | .239 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .189 |
| Away | 20 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 6 | .294 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-26 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-15 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-11 | DET | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-08-26 | DET | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-25 | DET | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979-08-22 | DET | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-08-20 | DET | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-08-19 | DET | SEA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979-08-17 | DET | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-08-12 | DET | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Ed Putman: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 7, 1976 and the final game on September 26, 1979, Ed Putman built the record summarized on this page. Putman played for the Chicago Cubs (1976 through 1978) and the Detroit Tigers (1979). Born on September 25, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Putman is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. Ed Putman was the playing name; the full given name is Eddy William.
The batting record for Putman: 43 games, 17 hits in 71 at bats, and a .239 average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 7 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .316 and .366 give Putman a career OPS of .683. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Putman's .239 average sits 7.8% below it. The hits column peaks at 9, in 1979. The best average in the busiest seasons was .231, in 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Putman
- What years did Ed Putman play?
- Ed Putman played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979.
- Was Ed Putman a pitcher?
- No. Ed Putman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ed Putman hit?
- Ed Putman hit 2 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Ed Putman's career batting average?
- Ed Putman batted .239 over his career, with 17 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Putman have?
- Ed Putman drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Putman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Putman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.