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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 22 | 85 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 0.259 | 196.0 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 66 | 250 | 40 | 63 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 17 | 44 | 0.252 | -236.1 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 123 | 486 | 76 | 146 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 15 | 43 | 83 | 0.300 | 902.7 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 153 | 610 | 98 | 175 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 56 | 18 | 58 | 131 | 0.287 | 1398.4 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 157 | 619 | 91 | 176 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 59 | 14 | 63 | 115 | 0.284 | 1076.6 |
| 2017 | WAS | NL | 23 | 91 | 24 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 0.297 | 249.0 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 95 | 319 | 55 | 96 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 9 | 38 | 64 | 0.301 | 872.7 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 151 | 566 | 103 | 158 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 49 | 15 | 65 | 106 | 0.279 | 768.8 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 41 | 159 | 22 | 36 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 32 | 0.226 | -294.7 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 58 | 189 | 33 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 55 | 0.201 | -365.7 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 26 | 65 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0.200 | -365.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | OF | 21 | 21 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | ARI | OF | 60 | 56 | 103 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHA | OF | 121 | 123 | 312 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHA | OF | 145 | 144 | 343 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | CHA | OF | 156 | 154 | 417 | 18 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | WAS | OF | 23 | 22 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | WAS | OF | 76 | 73 | 147 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | WAS | OF | 145 | 143 | 277 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | WAS | OF | 41 | 40 | 81 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | OF | 56 | 49 | 97 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | LAA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAA | OF | 24 | 19 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |