Eric Show
Born: 5/19/1956 in Riverside, CA, USA
Died: 3/16/1994 in Dulzura, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-02 | Final Game: 1991-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Eric Vaughn Show
Biography
Eric Show was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1991. Born in 1956, Show made a significant impact on the game during his decade-long career, showcasing his talents primarily in the National League. He finished his career with a record of 101 wins and 89 losses, and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.66, underscoring his effectiveness on the mound. Show accumulated a total of 971 strikeouts, along with 7 saves, which reflects his versatility and capability as both a starter and a reliever.
Show's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles as the game evolved. Known for his competitive spirit and durability, he became a reliable option for his teams, contributing to both regular-season and postseason success. His achievements on the field left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his passion for the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 89 | 332 | 235 | 35 | 11 | 7 | 1655.0 | 1526 | 673 | 171 | 610 | 971 | 3.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23.0 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 3.13 | - |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 10 | 6 | 47 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 150.0 | 117 | 44 | 48 | 88 | 2.64 | - |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 15 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.7 | 201 | 93 | 74 | 120 | 4.17 | - |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 15 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 206.7 | 175 | 78 | 88 | 104 | 3.40 | - |
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 12 | 11 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 233.0 | 212 | 80 | 87 | 141 | 3.09 | - |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 9 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136.3 | 109 | 45 | 69 | 94 | 2.97 | - |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 8 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 206.3 | 188 | 88 | 85 | 117 | 3.84 | - |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 16 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 234.7 | 201 | 85 | 53 | 144 | 3.26 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 8 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.3 | 113 | 50 | 39 | 66 | 4.23 | - |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 6 | 8 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 106.3 | 131 | 68 | 41 | 55 | 5.76 | - |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 62 | 34 | 17 | 20 | 5.92 | -542.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 506 | 33 | 81 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 179 | 0.160 | 0.171 | 0.204 | 0.375 | -3014.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 47 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 35 | 64 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.172 | -490.4 |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 32 | 69 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.246 | -72.4 |
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 35 | 79 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0.127 | -762.9 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 24 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 34 | 70 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.071 | -976.8 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 32 | 81 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.148 | -712.2 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 17 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 39 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | WS | SDN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1984 | NLCS | SDN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 12.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NLCS | SDN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 13.50 |
| 1984 | WS | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10.12 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 332 | 235 | 74 | 206 | 23 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SDN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | P | 47 | 14 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | SDN | P | 35 | 33 | 7 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | SDN | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | SDN | P | 35 | 35 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 24 | 22 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 34 | 34 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 32 | 32 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | SDN | P | 39 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | OAK | P | 23 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 332 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | OAK | AL | $800,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $1,450,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $887,500 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | $787,500 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $687,500 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | $537,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 8th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |