Don Eddy
Born: 10/25/1946 in Mason City, IA, USA
Died: 10/10/2018 in Rockwell, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1971-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Donald Eugene Eddy
Biography
Don Eddy was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1970 to 1971. He made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, as teams began to embrace more strategic play styles following the end of the deadball era. Eddy's career, while limited in scope, reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment.
Over the course of his career, Eddy appeared in 29 games, where he recorded 1 hit and finished with a batting average of 1.0. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and his performance included no stolen bases. Despite the modest statistics, his presence in the league during the early 1970s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous individuals who aspired to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 23 | 2.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2.31 | - |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 14 | 2.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |