Eli Grba
Born: 8/9/1934 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 1/14/2019 in Florence, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-07-10 | Final Game: 1963-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Eli Grba was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1963. Born in 1934, Grba made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing integration of players and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 28-33 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. Grba's career struck out 255 batters and secured 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound.
Grba was known for his competitive spirit and durability, often taking the mound during critical moments of games. His contributions spanned multiple teams, and he left a lasting mark during the early 1960s, a period that saw significant changes in the sport. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Grba's role as a reliable pitcher is remembered by those who followed baseball during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 33 | 135 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 536.3 | 513 | 267 | 62 | 284 | 255 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 52 | 36 | 39 | 23 | 6.44 | - |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 6 | 4 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80.7 | 65 | 33 | 46 | 32 | 3.68 | - |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 11 | 13 | 40 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 211.7 | 197 | 100 | 114 | 105 | 4.25 | -4789.4 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 8 | 9 | 40 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176.3 | 185 | 89 | 75 | 90 | 4.54 | -1607.6 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4.67 | -803.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 160 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 42 | 0.219 | 0.284 | 0.325 | 0.609 | -329.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 19 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | NYY | AL | 27 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 42 | 64 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.234 | -76.4 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 42 | 58 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.207 | -252.9 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 135 | 75 | 34 | 89 | 11 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | NYA | P | 19 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | NYA | P | 24 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAA | P | 40 | 30 | 11 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | LAA | P | 40 | 29 | 9 | 37 | 7 | 3 |
| 1963 | LAA | P | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |