Ed Seward
Born: 6/29/1867 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 7/30/1947 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1885-09-30 | Final Game: 1891-06-08
Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward William Seward
Biography
Ed Seward was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, with a career spanning from 1885 to 1909. Born in 1867, Seward built a reputation as a skilled and reliable pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 89-72 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4. His longevity in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style to more modern baseball techniques illustrated his adaptability and competitiveness on the mound.
Throughout his career, Seward accumulated 589 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters with a powerful repertoire. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently provided quality innings during a time when pitching was evolving. Ed Seward's legacy remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, and he is remembered as one of the notable pitchers of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 72 | 176 | 169 | 159 | 13 | 0 | 1485.7 | 1369 | 561 | 23 | 451 | 589 | 3.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 25 | 25 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 470.7 | 445 | 216 | 140 | 155 | 4.13 | 4130.6 |
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 35 | 19 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 518.7 | 388 | 116 | 127 | 272 | 2.01 | 6537.7 |
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 21 | 15 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 320.0 | 353 | 141 | 101 | 102 | 3.97 | 1469.7 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 6 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 154.0 | 165 | 81 | 72 | 55 | 4.73 | -778.4 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3.86 | -219.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 728 | 89 | 127 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 62 | 35 | 67 | 95 | 0.174 | 0.253 | 0.261 | 0.514 | -2779.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 74 | 266 | 31 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 14 | 16 | 36 | 0.188 | -1278.9 |
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 64 | 225 | 27 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 34 | 0.142 | -1041.5 |
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 46 | 143 | 22 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 0.217 | -40.3 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 26 | 72 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0.139 | -418.7 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 7 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 45 | 0 | 65 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| P | 176 | 0 | 75 | 291 | 49 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | PRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | P | 55 | 0 | 21 | 79 | 11 | 1 |
| 1887 | PH4 | OF | 21 | 0 | 42 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 1888 | PH4 | P | 57 | 0 | 24 | 125 | 19 | 4 |
| 1888 | PH4 | OF | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1889 | PH4 | P | 39 | 0 | 13 | 56 | 9 | 1 |
| 1889 | PH4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | OF | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | P | 21 | 0 | 17 | 26 | 10 | 2 |
| 1890 | PH4 | OF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 176 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 33 |
| Right Field | 7 |