Zeb Eaton
Born: 2/2/1920 in Cooleemee, NC, USA
Died: 12/17/1989 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Zebulon Vance Eaton
Biography
Zeb Eaton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1920, Eaton made his mark during the tail end of World War II, a period that saw a unique blend of talent in the league as many players were called to serve in the military. He played for the teams during a time when baseball served as a vital source of entertainment and hope for fans across the country.
Eaton finished his career with a record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound despite limited opportunities. Over his brief career, he recorded 19 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity as a strikeout pitcher. While he did not earn any saves, his performances provided valuable depth to pitching staffs during an era characterized by frequent roster changes due to wartime enlistments. Zeb Eaton's contributions to the game, although fleeting, exemplified the resilience and adaptability of baseball during one of its most challenging periods.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 67 | 34 | 2 | 48 | 19 | 4.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5.74 | -668.0 |
| 1945 | DET | AL | 4 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 48 | 24 | 40 | 15 | 4.05 | -1096.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 42 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.214 | 0.233 | 0.381 | 0.614 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | AL | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | DET | AL | 26 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | DET | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |