Edward John Mincher (June 7, 1851 – August 12, 1918) was an American professional baseball player. He is considered a "major leaguer" for parts of two seasons with the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and Washington Nationals.

Ed Mincher
Outfielder
Born: (1851-06-17)June 17, 1851
Baltimore, Maryland
Died: December 8, 1918(1918-12-08) (aged 67)
Brooklyn, New York
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
May 4, 1871, for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 1872, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
Batting average.157
Home Runs0
RBI9
Teams
  National Association of Base Ball Players
  National Association of Professional BBP

Previously he was an outfielder for the Maryland club of Baltimore, 1868 to 1870. Maryland was one of the pioneer pro clubs when the National Association first permitted professional members in 1869.

Mincher was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 67.

Sources edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
  • Wright, Marshall (2000). The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. ISBN 0-7864-0779-4. Pages 199, 250, 304.