Ed Silch
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Edward Silch (Baldy)
- Bats Unknown, 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 15, 1895 in St.Louis, MO USA
[edit] 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.
