Eric Gunderson
Born: 3/29/1966 in Portland, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-11 | Final Game: 2000-05-17
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Eric Andrew Gunderson
Biography
Eric Gunderson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2000. Born in 1966, Gunderson made his debut during a dynamic era for the sport, marked by the emergence of power hitting and the growing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-11 with a 4.95 earned run average (ERA), demonstrating his capacity to take the mound in various roles, including starting and relieving.
Gunderson recorded a total of 137 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. While his career may not have been highlighted by dominant numbers, Gunderson's presence on the mound and his versatility were valued by the teams he played for. He navigated the challenges of the late 1990s, a period that saw significant changes in player conditioning and training, which influenced the game profoundly. After retiring in 2000, Gunderson left a legacy as a dependable pitcher who contributed to the fabric of his teams during a transformative time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 254 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 229.0 | 274 | 126 | 29 | 84 | 137 | 4.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 5.49 | - |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | - |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 8.68 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5.11 | 40.7 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 3.70 | 447.1 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 8.31 | -1406.3 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 45 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 3.26 | 242.1 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 0 | 3 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 88 | 39 | 19 | 41 | 5.19 | -1509.3 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7.20 | 219.1 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7.11 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 6 | 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 | 254 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | P | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | P | 60 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TEX | P | 68 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TEX | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TOR | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 254 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $510,000 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $160,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $118,500 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | $105,000 |
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,552,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | Portland | OR | 1985, 1986, 1987 |