Eli Grba, baseball player, 1959-1963

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135