John Ericks
Born: 9/16/1967 in Tinley Park, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-06-24 | Final Game: 1997-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: John Edward Ericks
Biography
John Ericks, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from June 24, 1995, to April 28, 1997. During his time in Major League Baseball, Ericks played for a brief but impactful period, showcasing his skills on the mound in a competitive era marked by offensive prowess. He finished his career with a record of 8-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78, demonstrating his capacity to handle the pressures of big-league competition.
Throughout his tenure, Ericks struck out 132 batters and recorded 14 saves, contributing to his teams both as a starter and a reliever. His ability to manage games and secure late-inning leads highlighted his versatility as a pitcher. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Ericks' contributions to the game during the mid-1990s reflect the evolving strategies of pitching and the increasing emphasis on bullpen effectiveness in modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 57 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 162.0 | 171 | 86 | 19 | 73 | 132 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 3 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 108 | 54 | 50 | 80 | 4.58 | 1427.1 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 46.7 | 56 | 30 | 19 | 46 | 5.79 | -1030.6 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9.3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.111 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 19 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 10 | 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 | 57 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | P | 19 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | P | 28 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $444,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1986, 1987, 1988 |