Ralph Edwards

Ralph Strunk Edwards

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut September 17, 1915
• Final Game September 17, 1915
• Born December 14, 1882 in Brewster, NY USA
• Died January 5, 1949 in White Plains, NY USA

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Biographical Information

A player named Edwards appeared at second base in one game for the Philadelphia Athletics on September 17, 1915. He has traditionally been identified as Ralph Strunk Edwards, but that is almost certainly wrong, as Ralph was from New York State, whereas the player was identified in contemporary newspaper accounts as being from the Chicago City League - and possibly a collegian playing under an assumed name, according to one of the papers. This explains why the player's true identity remains a mystery to this day.

Further Reading

"A Mystery Player", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, July/August 2022, p. 3.