Ed Mincher

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: June 17, 1851 Baltimore, Maryland
Died: December 8, 1918 (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 Runs	0
RBI	9
Teams
National Association of Base Ball Players Baltimore Marylands (1868–1870)   National Association of Professional BBP Fort Wayne Kekiongas 1871 Washington Nationals 1872

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

• 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.