Ed Stein

Edward F. Stein (September 5, 1869 – May 12, 1928) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Colts and Brooklyn Grooms/Bridegrooms of the National League from to .

Career

Chicago Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Stein began his major league career with the Colts, winning 12 of the 20 games he pitched The following season, he pitched in fewer games, winning 7 of the 14 games he pitched that year,

Brooklyn It was in Brooklyn where Stein enjoyed his greatest success. He made an immediate impact, winning 27 games that season, and 87 games total during his first four seasons in Brooklyn, including another 26 win season in 1894. Due to subsequent rule changes since, it is not officially recognized as a no-hitter because he did not pitch at least nine innings.

Umpire Stein was used as a substitute umpire for four games in his career. The first was on July 24, 1890. The second in 1894, and two more in 1896. In all of his games, he was the only umpire on the field.

Post-career He was sheriff of Wayne County, Michigan twice, and also served two terms as treasurer of the city of Detroit. Stein died in his hometown of Detroit at the age of 58, and is interred at Elmwood Cemetery.