Eddie Eayrs
Born: 11/10/1890 in Blackstone, MA, USA
Died: 11/30/1969 in Warwick, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-06-30 | Final Game: 1921-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Edwin Eayrs
Biography
Eddie Eayrs was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 until 1921. Born in 1890, Eayrs made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the Deadball Era to the more offensive-minded years that would follow. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with a 6.23 earned run average (ERA). Eayrs struck out 13 batters during his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite his overall modest statistics.
Eayrs' career unfolded in an era marked by significant changes in the sport, including the rise of more powerful hitting and the gradual evolution of pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the statistical accolades of many of his contemporaries, Eayrs contributed to the game during a pivotal period in baseball history. His legacy reflects the perseverance and dedication of players who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball, striving to leave their mark on America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 53 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 13 | 6.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2.25 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 36 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 5.47 | -562.1 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 17.36 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 271 | 32 | 83 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 32 | 23 | 0.306 | 0.388 | 0.351 | 0.738 | 689.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 87 | 244 | 31 | 80 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 0.328 | 689.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 64 | 0 | 108 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | OF | 63 | 0 | 108 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 1921 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1913 |