Edward A. Sales (1861–1912) was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the National League during the 1890 season.
Ed Sales | |
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Shortstop | |
Born: 1861 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Died: August 10, 1912 New Haven, Connecticut | (aged 50–51)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 15, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
MLB statistics | |
Games played | 51 |
At bats | 189 |
Hits | 43 |
Teams | |
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Sales began his professional career with Chambersburg and Shippensburg in 1884. His overall minor league statistics were respectable, with a .287 batting average. During his time in the minors he was also a pitcher, with an earned run average of 2.72. After his season with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, he continued to play minor league baseball in New York and Pennsylvania through the 1897 season.