Edward A. Sales (1861–1912) was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the National League during the 1890 season.

Ed Sales
Shortstop
Born: 1861 (1861)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: August 10, 1912(1912-08-10) (aged 50–51)
New Haven, Connecticut
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 15, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
MLB statistics
Games played51
At bats189
Hits43
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Teams

Sales began his professional career with Chambersburg and Shippensburg in 1884. His overall minor league statistics were respectable, with a .287 batting average. During his time in the minors he was also a pitcher, with an earned run average of 2.72. After his season with the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, he continued to play minor league baseball in New York and Pennsylvania through the 1897 season.

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