About Ed Caskin
Lived 1851 – 1924 (aged 72). Ed Caskin was an American baseball player.
Edward James Caskin (December 30, 1851 – October 9, 1924), born in Danvers, Massachusetts, was an American baseball shortstop for the Troy Trojans (1879–1881), New York Gothams/Giants (1883–1884 and 1886) and St. Louis Maroons.
In 7 seasons he played in 482 games and had 1,871 at bats, 229 runs, 427 hits, 50 doubles, 10 triples, 2 home runs, 163 RBI, 82 walks.228 batting average.261 on-base percentage.269 slugging percentage and 503 total bases.
Caskin died in his hometown of Danvers at the age of 72.
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Who was Ed Caskin?
American baseball player (1851-1924)
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Ed Caskin was born on 30 December 1851 in Danvers.
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Ed Caskin died on 9 October 1924 in Danvers.
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Ed Caskin was a baseball player.
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Ed Caskin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Caskin. https://biography.guide/ed-caskin/
MLA: "Ed Caskin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-caskin/.
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