Eric King
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1992)
Eric King was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992 for the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. Across 203 career appearances, he went 52-45 with a 3.97 ERA and 459 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
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-05-15
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Eric Steven King
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DET | AL | 11 | 4 | 33 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 138.3 | 108 | 54 | 63 | 79 | 3.51 | 3.97 (+12%) | -794.9 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 6 | 9 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 116.0 | 111 | 63 | 60 | 89 | 4.89 | 4.29 (-14%) | -1099.8 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 4 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68.7 | 60 | 26 | 34 | 45 | 3.41 | 3.73 (+9%) | -644.0 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 9 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 159.3 | 144 | 60 | 64 | 72 | 3.39 | 3.71 (+9%) | -1950.9 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 12 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 151.0 | 135 | 55 | 40 | 70 | 3.28 | 3.86 (+15%) | 799.1 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 6 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 150.7 | 166 | 77 | 44 | 59 | 4.60 | 3.91 (-18%) | 1160.6 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.3 | 90 | 46 | 28 | 45 | 5.22 | 3.75 (-39%) | -1916.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 52 | 45 | 203 | 113 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 863.1 | 814 | 381 | 333 | 459 | 3.97 | — | -4,446 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | DET | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 203 | 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 (406 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 430.2 | 419 | 195 | 176 | 214 | 4.08 |
| Away | 103 | 432.2 | 395 | 186 | 157 | 245 | 3.87 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | DET | TOR | — | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992-09-29 | DET | BAL | — | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | DET | NYY | L | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992-09-18 | DET | BOS | SV | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-08 | DET | CHW | — | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992-08-30 | DET | KCR | L | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-08-24 | DET | MIN | W | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992-08-18 | DET | KCR | W | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992-05-23 | DET | MIN | — | 1.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-05-18 | DET | MIL | L | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 203 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $1,450,000 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $415,000 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $165,000 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | $125,000 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | $100,000 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,515,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eric King (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric King
- What years did Eric King play?
- Eric King played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992.
- Was Eric King a pitcher?
- Yes. Eric King pitched in the major leagues, recording 52 wins and 459 strikeouts.
- What was Eric King's career ERA?
- Eric King finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 52-45 with 459 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eric King have?
- Eric King recorded 459 career strikeouts.
- Is Eric King in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric King has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Eric King play for?
- Eric King played for the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox, and the Cleveland Guardians.