Eddie Solomon
Born: 2/9/1951 in Perry, GA, USA
Died: 1/12/1986 in Macon, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-02 | Final Game: 1982-07-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Eddie Solomon, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement on July 1, 1982. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Solomon had a career record of 36 wins and 42 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 337 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come out of the bullpen when needed.
Solomon's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief roles. Despite not being a household name, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of the era with resilience. His playing style emphasized a mix of power and finesse, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of pitching for those who appreciate the nuances of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 42 | 191 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 718.0 | 764 | 319 | 76 | 247 | 337 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7.11 | - |
| 1974 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 | - |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1.35 | - |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 45 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 4.86 | - |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 6 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 110 | 45 | 34 | 54 | 4.57 | -464.3 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 4 | 6 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 106.0 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 64 | 4.08 | -1716.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 7 | 14 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 186.0 | 184 | 87 | 51 | 96 | 4.21 | 264.6 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 7 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 96 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 2.69 | -1216.9 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 8 | 6 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 127.0 | 133 | 44 | 27 | 38 | 3.12 | -490.6 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.68 | - |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 69 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 6.75 | -2132.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 220 | 13 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 69 | 0.177 | 0.196 | 0.205 | 0.400 | -396.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAD | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 18 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 38 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 32 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.203 | -396.2 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 27 | 32 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 25 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 191 | 95 | 40 | 102 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | LAN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | LAN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 26 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | ATL | P | 18 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | ATL | P | 37 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | ATL | P | 31 | 30 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | P | 26 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | PIT | P | 22 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | P | 11 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |