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Ed Boland Notable

b. April 18, 1908 · Philadelphia Phillies 1934–1935, Washington Senators 1944

Ed Boland divided 11 seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1934, then the Washington Senators through 1944.

Across 57 games he batted .257, with 35 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 5 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 31 games in the outfield, with 43 putouts and 8 errors.

He was born in Long Island City, NY, USA on April 18, 1908, and died on February 5, 1993. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1934 PHI 83029 110 5021 .300
1935 PHI 3047510 000 4461 .213
1944 WSH 1959416 400 14060 .271
Career 571361135 510 234142 .257

On this day & linked events

1908

Born April 18, 1908

Long Island City, NY, USA

1993

Died February 5, 1993

1934

Major-league debut: Ed Boland

Ed Boland made a major-league debut on September 18, 1934.

1944

Final major-league game: Ed Boland

Ed Boland played a final major-league game on August 14, 1944.