Ed Phelps

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Ed Phelps
Ed Phelps
Catcher
Born: March 3, 1879
Died: January 31, 1942 (aged 62)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 1902
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
August 15, 1913
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Career statistics
Batting average     .251
Home runs     3
Runs batted in     205
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Edward Jaykill Phelps (March 3, 1879 - January 31, 1942) born in Albany, New York was a Catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1902-04 and 1906-08), Cincinnati Reds (1905-06), St. Louis Cardinals (1909-10) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1912-13).

He helped the Pirates win the 1902 and 1903 National League Pennants and played in the 1903 World Series.

In 11 seasons he played in 633 Games and had 1,832 At Bats, 186 Runs, 460 Hits, 45 Doubles, 20 Triples, 3 Home Runs, 205 RBI, 31 Stolen Bases, 163 Walks, .251 Batting Average, .325 On-base percentage, .302 Slugging Percentage, 554 Total Bases and 60 Sacrifice Hits.

He died in East Greenbush, New York at the age of 62.

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