Ed Seward, baseball player, 1885-1891

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 176
First Base 1
Second Base 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 33
Right Field 7