Bob Ewing
Born: 4/24/1873 in New Hampshire, OH, USA
Died: 6/20/1947 in Wapakoneta, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1912-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: George Lemuel Ewing
Biography
Bob Ewing was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1873, who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1912. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 124 wins and 118 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.49 showcased his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring, making him one of the more effective pitchers of his era. Ewing accumulated a total of 998 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering batters while contributing to his team's success.
Ewing played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the growing importance of specialized roles. His ability to secure 4 saves further highlighted his versatility and effectiveness in critical game situations. As a member of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, Ewing's contributions helped shape the role of the pitcher, influencing future generations of players in the sport. His career remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball, reflecting the competitive spirit and skill that characterized the game during his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 118 | 291 | 264 | 205 | 19 | 4 | 2301.0 | 2097 | 637 | 31 | 614 | 998 | 2.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 5 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 117.7 | 126 | 39 | 47 | 44 | 2.98 | -405.9 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 14 | 13 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 246.7 | 254 | 76 | 64 | 104 | 2.77 | 940.4 |
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 11 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 212.0 | 198 | 58 | 58 | 99 | 2.46 | 638.9 |
| 1905 | CIN | NL | 20 | 11 | 40 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 311.7 | 284 | 87 | 79 | 164 | 2.51 | 2310.7 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 13 | 14 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 287.7 | 248 | 76 | 60 | 145 | 2.38 | 3612.6 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 17 | 19 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 332.7 | 279 | 64 | 85 | 147 | 1.73 | 2679.9 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 17 | 15 | 37 | 32 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 293.7 | 247 | 72 | 57 | 95 | 2.21 | 449.9 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 218.3 | 195 | 59 | 63 | 86 | 2.43 | 533.4 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 16 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 255.3 | 235 | 85 | 86 | 102 | 3.00 | -633.9 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 7.88 | -745.8 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 872 | 77 | 170 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 58 | 5 | 33 | 143 | 0.195 | 0.233 | 0.252 | 0.485 | -3173.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 22 | 71 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.169 | -429.6 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 32 | 95 | 17 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0.253 | 4.7 |
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 30 | 97 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 0.258 | 93.8 |
| 1905 | CIN | NL | 43 | 122 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0.262 | -114.0 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 33 | 101 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.139 | -708.3 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 44 | 123 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.154 | -683.5 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 37 | 94 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0.149 | -497.8 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 31 | 73 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.110 | -637.0 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 34 | 90 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.222 | -201.9 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 17 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 291 | 220 | 93 | 539 | 30 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | CIN | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 12 | 80 | 4 | 3 |
| 1903 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | CIN | P | 26 | 24 | 10 | 50 | 2 | 3 |
| 1904 | CIN | OF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | CIN | P | 40 | 34 | 9 | 70 | 5 | 1 |
| 1905 | CIN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CIN | P | 33 | 32 | 19 | 76 | 1 | 3 |
| 1907 | CIN | P | 41 | 37 | 14 | 60 | 3 | 2 |
| 1907 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CIN | P | 37 | 32 | 11 | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 31 | 29 | 7 | 42 | 8 | 1 |
| 1910 | PHI | P | 34 | 32 | 5 | 60 | 2 | 2 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 291 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 4 |