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Ed "Midget" Mensor
Edward Mensor
A switch-hitting outfielder, Midget (he was 5'6") played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912-1914. Although he wasn't a remarkable hitter, he did have one memorable at-bat. On May 16, 1913, he drew a walk against the New York Giants in the third inning, ending Christy Mathewson's string of walkless innings at a stunning 47. Ironically, Ed drew only eight walks all season.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. November 7, 1886 - d. April 20, 1970
Career Highlights:
Before playing the majors, Mensor played for Portland in the Northwest League in 1910. A switch-hitting shortstop in the minors, Mensor had a good arm and terrific speed. In 1912, his contract was bought by the Pittsburgh Pirates. That year, he appreared in 39 games for the Pirates, hit .263 and had 10 stolen bases. Ed played two more seasons with the Pirates, and drove in a career-high six RBI in 1914. He retired with a lifetime .221 average in 127 games.
Career Dates:
Mensor played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1912-14.
Position:
Outfield, with one game each at shortstop and second base.
Physical description:
5'6", 145 pounds
Throws right, bats both
Career Statistics:
Games: 127
Batting Avg.: .221
Slugging Avg.: .283
At-bats: 244
Hits: 54
Doubles: 6
Triples: 3
Home Runs: 1
Home Run %:
Runs: 43
RBI: 8
BB: 53
Strike Outs: 38
Stolen Bases: 14
Pinch Hitting
At-bats:
Hits:
Home runs: n/a
Fielding Statistics
Put-outs: 152
Assists: 9
Errors: 6
Double-plays: 1
Total Chances per Game: 2.2
Fielding Avg: .964
A switch-hitting outfielder, Midget (he was 5'6") played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1912-1914. Although he wasn't a remarkable hitter, he did have one memorable at-bat. On May 16, 1913, he drew a walk against the New York Giants in the third inning, ending Christy Mathewson's string of walkless innings at a stunning 47. Ironically, Ed drew only eight walks all season.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. November 7, 1886 - d. April 20, 1970
Career Highlights:
Before playing the majors, Mensor played for Portland in the Northwest League in 1910. A switch-hitting shortstop in the minors, Mensor had a good arm and terrific speed. In 1912, his contract was bought by the Pittsburgh Pirates. That year, he appreared in 39 games for the Pirates, hit .263 and had 10 stolen bases. Ed played two more seasons with the Pirates, and drove in a career-high six RBI in 1914. He retired with a lifetime .221 average in 127 games.
Career Dates:
Mensor played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1912-14.
Position:
Outfield, with one game each at shortstop and second base.
Physical description:
5'6", 145 pounds
Throws right, bats both
Career Statistics:
Games: 127
Batting Avg.: .221
Slugging Avg.: .283
At-bats: 244
Hits: 54
Doubles: 6
Triples: 3
Home Runs: 1
Home Run %:
Runs: 43
RBI: 8
BB: 53
Strike Outs: 38
Stolen Bases: 14
Pinch Hitting
At-bats:
Hits:
Home runs: n/a
Fielding Statistics
Put-outs: 152
Assists: 9
Errors: 6
Double-plays: 1
Total Chances per Game: 2.2
Fielding Avg: .964