Rawly Eastwick
Born: 10/24/1950 in Camden, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-09-12 | Final Game: 1981-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Rawlins Jackson Eastwick
Biography
Rawly Eastwick, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 until 1981. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Eastwick made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 28-27 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, showcasing his ability to limit runs and contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. Over the course of his career, Eastwick recorded 295 strikeouts and secured 68 saves, establishing himself as a reliable closer in an era where bullpen roles were evolving.
Eastwick played in a time when the game was transitioning, with the role of relief pitchers gaining prominence. His ability to come into high-pressure situations and deliver solid performances made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While his career may not have placed him among the most recognized names in baseball history, his contributions on the mound during a critical period of the game’s development left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 27 | 326 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 525.3 | 519 | 193 | 38 | 156 | 295 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17.7 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2.04 | 465.0 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 90.0 | 77 | 26 | 25 | 61 | 2.60 | 1632.8 |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 11 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 107.7 | 93 | 25 | 27 | 70 | 2.09 | 2783.3 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 43.3 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 2.91 | 646.2 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 3 | 7 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 53.7 | 74 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 4.70 | - |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3.28 | - |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 4.02 | -1173.3 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 82.7 | 90 | 45 | 25 | 47 | 4.90 | 431.6 |
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 37 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5.32 | - |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.3 | 43 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 2.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 56 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0.071 | 0.103 | 0.071 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 58 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 71 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 41 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 51 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1976 | NLCS | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1975 | NLCS | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1975 | WS | CIN | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 15.7 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4.02 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 1976 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12.00 |
| 1975 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1975 | WS | CIN | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.25 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 326 | 1 | 28 | 46 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CIN | P | 58 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | CIN | P | 71 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SLN | P | 41 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYA | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PHI | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | KCA | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 326 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 1976 | TSN Fireman of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 6.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 26.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1975 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |