Ed Cogswell

Edward Cogswell

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 150 lb.

• Debut July 11, 1879
• Final Game May 30, 1882
• Born February 25, 1854 in Trowbridge, England
• Died July 27, 1888 in Fitchburg, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Cogswell, born in England, played three seasons in the major leagues. He played with Manchester from 1877-1879, and came up for 49 games with the Boston Red Caps (who played 84 games that year). Cogswell's .322 batting average was second-best among the position-players, although his power was only ordinary. The following year, he moved to the Troy Trojans, the second year of their existence as a major league team. Even though the team finished only 41-42, it had five future Hall of Famers on it, none of whom was older than 23. Cogswell hit .301, second-best among the regulars (he was beaten out by Roger Connor, who hit .332). Cogswell finished his career with 13 games for the 1882 Worcester Ruby Legs, hitting only .137.

Sources

• England and Wales birth index