Ed Spurney, baseball player, 1891-1891

Ed Spurney

Born: 1/9/1872 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/11/1932 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-26 | Final Game: 1891-06-29

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Edward Frederick Spurney

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Biography

Ed Spurney was a professional baseball player born in 1872, whose brief career spanned from 1891 to June 26, 1891. Primarily recognized as a position player, Spurney made a notable mark in Major League Baseball despite appearing in only three games. He recorded two hits during his time on the field, finishing with a batting average of .286. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his early contributions exemplified the playing style of the era, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed. Spurney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th-century style of play into a more organized and commercially viable enterprise. Despite his limited playing time, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who briefly touched the game at the highest level. His legacy, while understated, is a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the development of professional baseball in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.286 0.444 0.429 0.873 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +34.1% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +24.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.873 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — +29.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1891 PIT NL 3 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 0 1 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 PIT SS 3 0 1 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1892, 1893