Ed Kranepool NY Mets Baseball Magazine Photo 8x10
This page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball publication highlights Ed Kranepool, a promising baseball talent at the time. Born on November 8, 1944, in New York, New York, Kranepool was positioned as the first baseman for the New York Mets. Known for batting left and throwing left, he was a key player for the Mets during their early years in Major League Baseball. The statistics on the page reflect his performance in the 1964 season, where he posted a batting average of .257, hit 10 home runs, and accumulated 45 RBIs. Additionally, his career statistics up to that point displayed a lifetime batting average of .237, with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs, indicating his emerging potential in professional baseball.