Ed Seward

Ed Seward
Pitcher
Born: (1867-06-29)June 29, 1867 Cleveland, Ohio
Died: Cleveland, Ohio
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 30, 1885, for the Providence Grays
Last MLB appearance
June 8, 1891, for the Cleveland Spiders
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	89-72
Earned run average	3.40
Strikeouts	589
Teams
Providence Grays (1885) Philadelphia Athletics (1887–1890) Cleveland Spiders (1891)
Career highlights and awards
Led the American Association in strikeouts and shutouts in 1888. Pitched a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Red Stockings on July 25, 1888.

Edward William Seward (June 29, 1867 – July 30, 1947), born as Edward William Sourhardt, was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for six seasons from 1885 to 1891. Seward made his professional baseball debut in 1884 at age 16 with Terre Haute of the Northwestern League. Because of his age, he was referred to as "Kid" Seward. Known for his curve ball, Seward later played for the Providence Grays, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Spiders.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual strikeout leaders
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

Achievements
Preceded by Henry Porter	No-hitter pitcher July 26, 1888	Succeeded by Gus Weyhing