Ed Mars

Edward M. Mars

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9", Weight 166 lb.

• Debut August 12, 1890
• Final Game October 12, 1890
• Born December 4, 1867 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died December 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Mars appeared in the big leagues only from August 12 to October 12, 1890 for the Syracuse Stars of the American Association, but he got in a lot of work in that time, pitching 121 1/3 innings and posting a record of 9-5. He had a decent batting average of .275 on a team that hit .259.

Ed was born, and died, in Chicago, IL. He pitched most of the 1890 season with the Terre Haute, IN team, going 13-13.

One blogger created an All-Space Baseball Team, including Ed Mars along with Wally Moon, Saturnino "Minnie" Minoso, and a variety of players who carried the same last name as astronauts, such as Jack Armstrong. [1]