Career Batting Statistics
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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 4 | 56 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3B | 8 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 21 | 5 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | CHN | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | 1B | 5 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 1979 | DET | C | 16 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 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 |
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.