Ed Sauer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1949)
Ed Sauer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1949 for the Chicago Cubs, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Boston Braves, a span of 7 seasons. In 189 career games, he hit .256 with 117 hits, 5 home runs, and 57 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 188 lb
- Died
- 7/1/1988 in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-09-17
- Last Game
- 1949-10-02
Full name: Edward Sauer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 457 | 45 | 117 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 33 | 77 | .256 | .309 | .352 | .661 | -376 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .661 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHN | NL | 14 | 55 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .324 (-1%) | .346 (-6%) | .671 (-3%) | -27.6 |
| 1944 | CHN | NL | 23 | 50 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .220 | .261 (-16%) | .325 (-23%) | .357 (-16%) | .683 (-20%) | -162.2 |
| 1945 | CHN | NL | 49 | 93 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 23 | .258 | .260 (-1%) | .328 (-4%) | .354 (+9%) | .683 (+3%) | 27.4 |
| 1949 | SLN | NL | 24 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 79 | 214 | 26 | 57 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 34 | .266 | .262 (+1%) | .343 (-6%) | .384 (-5%) | .727 (-5%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 189 | 457 | 45 | 117 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 57 | 3 | 33 | 77 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -163 | ||
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 (189 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 90 | 199 | 19 | 53 | 1 | 30 | .266 |
| Away | 99 | 259 | 26 | 64 | 4 | 27 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-10-02 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-10-01 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-22 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949-09-21 | BSN | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-20 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 81 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | Elon | NC | 1939 |
Ed Sauer: the record in brief
September 17, 1943 and October 2, 1949 bracket Ed Sauer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Sauer's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1943 to 1945), the St. Louis Cardinals (1949), and the Boston Braves (1949). At 6'1" and 188 pounds, Sauer is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Sauer batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is January 3, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Sauer's death is recorded on July 1, 1988, in Thousand Oaks, CA, USA. Ed Sauer was the playing name; the full given name is Edward.
Across 189 games at the plate, Sauer's career line reads 117 hits in 457 at bats for a .256 average, adding 5 homers and 57 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .309 and .352 give Sauer a career OPS of .661. The .256 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 57 hits of 1949. In 1949, a season of regular play, Sauer hit .266 while the league hit .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ed Sauer
- What years did Ed Sauer play?
- Ed Sauer played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1949.
- Was Ed Sauer a pitcher?
- No. Ed Sauer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ed Sauer hit?
- Ed Sauer hit 5 career home runs with 117 hits.
- What teams did Ed Sauer play for?
- Ed Sauer played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1943–1945), the St. Louis Cardinals (1949), and the Boston Braves (1949).
- What were Ed Sauer's career stats?
- In 189 games, Ed Sauer had 117 hits, 5 home runs, 57 RBI, 45 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- What position did Ed Sauer play?
- Ed Sauer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ed Sauer and how much did he weigh?
- Ed Sauer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 188 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ed Sauer hit each season?
- Ed Sauer's home runs by season: 0 in 1943, 0 in 1944, 2 in 1945, and 3 in 1949. His most in one season was 3, in 1949.
- What was Ed Sauer's career batting average?
- Ed Sauer batted .256 over his career, with 117 hits in 457 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ed Sauer have?
- Ed Sauer drove in 57 runs in his career.
- Is Ed Sauer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ed Sauer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.