Jack Easton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889-1894)
Jack Easton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1894 for 4 teams, including the Columbus Solons, a span of 6 seasons. Across 76 career appearances, he went 26-29 with a 4.12 ERA and 246 strikeouts. He also batted .176 with 0 home runs.
- 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
- Died
- 11/28/1903 in Steubenville, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-09-23
- Last Game
- 1894-07-07
Full name: John S. Easton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 3.50 | 3.93 (+11%) | -1032.9 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 15 | 14 | 37 | 29 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 255.2 | 213 | 100 | 125 | 147 | 3.52 | 3.88 (+9%) | 1440.3 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 5 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 135.1 | 145 | 68 | 59 | 52 | 4.52 | 3.52 (-28%) | -549.5 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 47.2 | 48 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 5.10 | 3.52 (-45%) | -711.1 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 3.60 | 3.52 (-2%) | -549.5 |
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 38 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 6.39 | 3.28 (-94%) | -1966.7 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4.12 | 5.33 (+23%) | 269.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 26 | 29 | 76 | 57 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 522.1 | 498 | 239 | 262 | 246 | 4.12 | — | -3,100 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 238 | 31 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 20 | .176 | .240 | .223 | .463 | -626 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career SLG .223 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .698 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 41 | 107 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | .178 | .260 (-32%) | .336 (-23%) | .351 (-39%) | .687 (-31%) | -502.6 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 20 | 63 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | .238 | .254 (-6%) | .331 (-18%) | .343 (-3%) | .675 (-10%) | -123.8 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 9 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .179 | — | — | — | — | -123.8 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -123.8 |
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 86 | 238 | 31 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 20 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -874 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 76 | 0 | 21 | 106 | 18 | 4 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CL6 | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL6 | P | 37 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 7 | 3 |
| 1890 | CL6 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| 1891 | SL4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | SL4 | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1894 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jack Easton (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jack Easton: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 23, 1889 and the final game on July 7, 1894, Jack Easton built the record summarized on this page. By club, Easton's seasons break down as the Columbus Solons (1889 through 1891), the St. Louis Browns (1891 through 1892), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1894). The bio lists Easton's primary position as pitcher. The birth record reads February 28, 1865, in Bridgeport, OH, USA. Easton's death is recorded on November 28, 1903, in Steubenville, OH, USA. The given name on file is John S. Easton.
Easton went 26-29 with a 4.12 ERA in 76 games, 57 of them starts. The same table counts 246 strikeouts and 46 complete games. Easton's 4.12 ERA was close to the 3.93 league figure for those seasons. Easton won 15 games in 1890, the most of any season listed. In 1890, one of the busiest seasons, Easton posted a 3.52 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.88.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Easton
- What years did Jack Easton play?
- Jack Easton played in Major League Baseball from 1889 to 1894.
- Was Jack Easton a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Easton pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 246 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jack Easton hit?
- Jack Easton hit 0 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What teams did Jack Easton play for?
- Jack Easton played for 3 teams: the Columbus Solons (1889–1891), the St. Louis Browns (1891–1892), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1894).
- What were Jack Easton's career stats?
- In 76 games, Jack Easton went 26-29 with a 4.12 ERA, 246 strikeouts, 522.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 42 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Jack Easton play?
- Jack Easton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jack Easton's career ERA?
- Jack Easton finished with a 4.12 career ERA, going 26-29 with 246 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Easton have?
- Jack Easton recorded 246 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Easton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Easton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.