Vaughn Eshelman
Born: 5/22/1969 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 7/24/2018 in Magnolia, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-05-02 | Final Game: 1997-07-11
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Vaughn Michael Eshelman
Biography
Vaughn Eshelman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1995 to 1997. Born in 1969, Eshelman made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.07, and recorded a total of 118 strikeouts.
Although Eshelman did not achieve save records during his tenure, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a willingness to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. His career spanned a time when pitchers were increasingly challenged by offensive prowess, making his accomplishments noteworthy within the context of the late 1990s. Eshelman's journey through professional baseball reflects both the challenges and triumphs experienced by pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | 83 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 212.0 | 256 | 143 | 19 | 111 | 118 | 6.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 6 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 86 | 44 | 36 | 41 | 4.85 | 1069.4 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 6 | 3 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.7 | 112 | 69 | 58 | 59 | 7.08 | -2667.7 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 58 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 6.33 | -135.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 83 | 30 | 15 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BOS | P | 23 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | BOS | P | 39 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | P | 21 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 83 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $182,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $140,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $431,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 1990, 1991 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1988, 1989 |