Eric Hetzel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1990)
Eric Hetzel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 21 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 6.12 ERA and 53 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-07-01
- Last Game
- 1990-09-13
Full name: Eric Paul Hetzel
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 61 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 6.26 | 3.71 (-69%) | -1682.8 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 39 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 5.91 | 3.86 (-53%) | -703.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 | 100 | 58 | 49 | 53 | 6.12 | — | -2,386 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 56.1 | 62 | 38 | 27 | 40 | 6.07 |
| Away | 9 | 29.0 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 6.21 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-13 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-30 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-25 | BOS | MIN | L | 2.2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-20 | BOS | MIN | L | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990-05-13 | BOS | LAA | — | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990-05-06 | BOS | OAK | L | 1.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990-05-01 | BOS | SEA | W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990-04-26 | BOS | LAA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990-04-21 | BOS | MIL | L | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | BOS | NYY | W | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $115,000 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $183,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1985 |
| East Oklahoma State College | Wilburton | OK | 1983, 1984 |
Eric Hetzel: the record in brief
Eric Hetzel's major league career runs from a debut on July 1, 1989 to a final game on September 13, 1990. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. Hetzel, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Hetzel is listed at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds. The birth record reads September 25, 1963, in Crowley, LA, USA. Eric Hetzel was the playing name; the full given name is Eric Paul.
The pitching table credits Hetzel with a 3-7 record and a 6.12 ERA in 21 games. Also on Hetzel's record: 53 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hetzel's seasons was 3.79, so the 6.12 figure ran 61.6% worse than average. 1990 was Hetzel's sharpest full season, a 5.91 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Recorded salaries add up to $183,000, topping out at $115,000 in 1990. The college table lists Louisiana State University in 1985. Hetzel's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 42 games from Retrosheet.
Hetzel appears at one position only: pitcher, in 21 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 5 putouts and 4 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Hetzel
- What years did Eric Hetzel play?
- Eric Hetzel played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990.
- Was Eric Hetzel a pitcher?
- Yes. Eric Hetzel pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 53 strikeouts.
- What was Eric Hetzel's career ERA?
- Eric Hetzel finished with a 6.12 career ERA, going 3-7 with 53 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eric Hetzel have?
- Eric Hetzel recorded 53 career strikeouts.
- Is Eric Hetzel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Hetzel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Eric Hetzel play for?
- Eric Hetzel played for the Boston Red Sox.