Eddie Bane
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1976)
Eddie Bane was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1976 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 7-13 with a 4.66 ERA and 80 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-07-04
- Last Game
- 1976-09-12
Full name: Edward Norman Bane
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 0 | 5 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60.1 | 62 | 33 | 30 | 42 | 4.92 | 3.75 (-31%) | -144.6 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 2.86 | 3.71 (+23%) | -354.1 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 4 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 | 92 | 45 | 39 | 24 | 5.11 | 3.51 (-45%) | -1926.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 13 | 44 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 168.0 | 182 | 87 | 84 | 80 | 4.66 | — | -2,425 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 97.0 | 94 | 40 | 48 | 47 | 3.71 |
| Away | 20 | 71.0 | 88 | 47 | 36 | 33 | 5.96 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-09-12 | MIN | KCR | — | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-05 | MIN | CHW | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-09-02 | MIN | MIL | — | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-08-29 | MIN | CLE | L | 3.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-08-24 | MIN | NYY | L | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976-08-20 | MIN | DET | L | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-08-16 | MIN | BAL | — | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-08-13 | MIN | NYY | L | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-08-08 | MIN | TEX | — | 4.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-08-03 | MIN | KCR | L | 2.2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Eddie Bane: the record in brief
Eddie Bane's major league career runs from a debut on July 4, 1973 to a final game on September 12, 1976. Bane spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Minnesota Twins. Bane played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Born on March 22, 1952, in Great Lakes, IL, USA, Bane was listed at 5'9" and 160 pounds. The bio lists the given name Edward Norman.
Bane went 7-13 with a 4.66 ERA in 44 games, 25 of them starts. Bane had 80 strikeouts. Against a 3.66 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.66 mark was 27.5% worse. 1973 was Bane's sharpest full season, a 4.92 ERA against the league's 3.75.
The college table lists Arizona State University in 1971, 1972, and 1973. Retrosheet box scores cover 89 of Bane's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bane, 44 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 6 errors alongside 13 putouts and 20 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Bane
- What years did Eddie Bane play?
- Eddie Bane played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1976.
- Was Eddie Bane a pitcher?
- Yes. Eddie Bane pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 80 strikeouts.
- What was Eddie Bane's career ERA?
- Eddie Bane finished with a 4.66 career ERA, going 7-13 with 80 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eddie Bane have?
- Eddie Bane recorded 80 career strikeouts.
- Is Eddie Bane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Bane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Eddie Bane play for?
- Eddie Bane played for the Minnesota Twins.