Adam Eaton
Born: 11/23/1977 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-05-30 | Final Game: 2009-08-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Adam Thomas Eaton
Biography
Adam Eaton was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2009. Born in 1977, Eaton played during an era characterized by high offensive output and a transition towards more specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 71 wins and 68 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters, Eaton notched a total of 855 strikeouts over his time on the mound.
Eaton's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he showcased his talent with several teams, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. Despite not recording any saves, his presence in the rotation was felt as he consistently battled against some of the league's toughest hitters. His performance exemplified the pitching challenges of the early 2000s, a time when many pitchers adapted to the evolving landscape of the game, which increasingly favored power hitters. Eaton's resilience and contributions to his teams have solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 68 | 209 | 201 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1178.7 | 1253 | 647 | 167 | 448 | 855 | 4.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 7 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 134 | 62 | 61 | 90 | 4.13 | - |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 8 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 116.7 | 108 | 56 | 40 | 109 | 4.32 | - |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 5.40 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 9 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183.0 | 173 | 83 | 68 | 146 | 4.08 | - |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 11 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199.3 | 204 | 102 | 52 | 153 | 4.61 | - |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 11 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.7 | 140 | 61 | 44 | 100 | 4.27 | - |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 7 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 78 | 37 | 24 | 43 | 5.12 | -1299.5 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 10 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.7 | 192 | 113 | 71 | 97 | 6.29 | -6266.4 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 4 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 131 | 69 | 44 | 57 | 5.80 | -2643.9 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 56 | 39 | 19 | 28 | 8.56 | -1709.0 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 341 | 30 | 66 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 5 | 33 | 113 | 0.194 | 0.271 | 0.273 | 0.543 | -780.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 23 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 23 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 39 | 56 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.196 | -183.7 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 38 | 64 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 0.203 | -255.4 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 26 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 34 | 62 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.210 | -341.0 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 23 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 209 | 201 | 93 | 146 | 11 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SDN | P | 22 | 22 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | SDN | P | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 31 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | SDN | P | 24 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | TEX | P | 13 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | PHI | P | 30 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | PHI | P | 21 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | BAL | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | COL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 209 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $7,958,333 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $7,208,333 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $4,650,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $3,375,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $1,925,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $350,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $280,000 |
| 2001 | SDN | NL | $235,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,981,666 | ||