Mal Eason
Born: 3/13/1879 in Brookville, PA, USA
Died: 4/16/1970 in Douglas, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1900-10-01 | Final Game: 1906-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Malcolm Wayne Eason
Biography
Mal Eason, born in 1879, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1900 to 1906. He made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his six-year career, Eason compiled a record of 36 wins and 73 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competing against some of the game's early stars.
Eason finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42 and recorded a total of 274 strikeouts. His ability to strike out batters was a testament to his skill and determination, as he also tallied one save during his time in the major leagues. While Eason may not have achieved the win-loss record desired by many, his contributions to the game during the early 1900s reflect the evolving nature of baseball and the critical role pitchers played in shaping the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 73 | 125 | 114 | 90 | 10 | 1 | 951.3 | 1027 | 362 | 20 | 291 | 274 | 3.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1.00 | - |
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 8 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 220.7 | 246 | 88 | 60 | 68 | 3.59 | - |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 9 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 213.3 | 249 | 69 | 61 | 51 | 2.91 | -1619.6 |
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.00 | - |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 56.3 | 60 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 3.36 | -425.2 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 5 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 207.0 | 230 | 99 | 72 | 64 | 4.30 | -2785.9 |
| 1906 | BRO | NL | 10 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 227.0 | 212 | 82 | 74 | 64 | 3.25 | -1800.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 356 | 17 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 81 | 0.121 | 0.147 | 0.129 | 0.276 | -2890.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 27 | 87 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0.138 | -795.3 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 27 | 72 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.083 | -778.6 |
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | -778.6 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 29 | 81 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0.173 | -508.6 |
| 1906 | BRO | NL | 37 | 88 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.091 | -808.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| P | 125 | 53 | 40 | 276 | 19 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | CHN | P | 27 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | P | 27 | 0 | 10 | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| 1902 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | BRO | P | 27 | 27 | 4 | 69 | 5 | 1 |
| 1905 | BRO | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | BRO | P | 34 | 26 | 10 | 71 | 1 | 2 |
| 1906 | BRO | OF | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City | PA | 1899 |