Adam Eaton, baseball player, 2012-2021

Adam Eaton

Born: 12/6/1988 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-09-04 | Final Game: 2021-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Adam Cory Eaton

Biography

Adam Eaton was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2021. Born in 1988, Eaton showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder, earning a reputation for his dynamic playing style and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 915 games, accumulating 950 hits and finishing with a batting average of .276. His offensive contributions included 66 home runs and 319 RBIs, complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 87 bases. Eaton's playing career spanned a transformative period in baseball, where the game was increasingly characterized by a blend of power hitting and speed. He was known for his aggressive approach at the plate and his ability to get on base, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his time in the league, Eaton developed a reputation as a clutch performer, contributing to his teams' successes in pivotal moments. His career, marked by dedication and skill, left a lasting impact, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
915 3439 566 950 167 46 66 319 87 346 679 0.276 0.354 0.409 0.763 4227.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 61 11 15 2 1 2 10 10 9 0.246

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLDS1 WAS 5 16 3 3 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.188
2019 WS WAS 7 25 5 8 0 0 2 6 4 2 0.320
2019 NLCS WAS 4 17 3 4 2 1 0 3 1 4 0.235
2019 NLWC WAS 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 868 844 1895 53 33 12
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1
Left Field 61
Center Field 385
Right Field 453
Designated Hitter 12

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-03-31
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-08-02

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $2,750,000
2015 CHA AL $850,000
2014 CHA AL $511,000
2013 ARI NL $491,000
Total Career Earnings $4,602,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 2008, 2009, 2010

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 1.0 420 0