Craig Eaton
Born: 9/7/1954 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-09-05 | Final Game: 1979-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Craig Eaton, born in 1954, was a position player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. He played a total of five games in the major leagues, debuting on September 5, 1979, and concluding his career shortly thereafter, on September 28 of the same year. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in during his time on the field, Eaton's journey to the majors exemplified the challenges many players face in breaking through to the highest level of the sport.
Eaton's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving strategies of the game. Although his major league tenure was limited, his experiences in the sport reflect the dedication and resilience required to compete at such a high level. As a player who found himself among the ranks of those who made it to the major leagues, Eaton remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2.70 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | KCA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1974 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1975, 1976 |