Ed Silch

Edward Silch
(Baldy)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 29, 1888
• Final Game July 8, 1888
• Born February 22, 1865 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died January 14, 1895 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Silch played for the 1888 Brooklyn Bridegrooms. His hitting was above average, but he had trouble finding a regular spot in an outfield that included Dave Foutz and Darby O'Brien hitting well.

"Ed Silch is known in the profession as 'Baldy' Silch, yet he has a good head of hair." - Sporting Life, June 14, 1890

"He is a centre fielder of great merit and a fair batter." - Sporting Life, April 12, 1890

It was reported that he played for Fort Worth in 1884.