Ed Sperber
Born: 1/21/1895 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 1/5/1976 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1925-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edwin George Sperber
Biography
Ed Sperber was born in 1895 and had a brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball, playing primarily as a position player from 1924 to 1925. He made his debut on April 16, 1924, and concluded his playing days on May 1, 1925. Over the course of 26 games in the big leagues, Sperber showcased his skills with a commendable batting average of .279, contributing 17 hits, including one home run, and driving in 12 runs. His versatility on the base paths was highlighted by his three stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of speed and agility that was valuable during the early years of the sport.
Sperber's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the sport entered the golden age of the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of iconic players. Though his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Ed Sperber's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of his era, and his achievements remain a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 61 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0.279 | 0.389 | 0.361 | 0.750 | 88.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 24 | 59 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0.288 | 88.0 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 17 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | OF | 17 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 14 |