Eddie Stack
Born: 10/24/1887 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 8/28/1958 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-06-07 | Final Game: 1914-08-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Edward Stack
Biography
Eddie Stack was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from 1910 until 1914. Born in 1887, Stack carved out a career that saw him take the mound for several teams, where he showcased his skills as a reliable starter. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 24 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.52. His ability to strike out batters was highlighted by his tally of 200 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness in overpowering hitters during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era toward a more offense-driven style.
Stack's contributions to the game included not only his pitching prowess but also his ability to secure games, as evidenced by his two saves. His career, which spanned a tumultuous period in baseball marked by changes in playing styles and strategies, positioned him as a significant figure in the sport's development. Although he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Stack's performances on the mound left an indelible mark on the teams he represented and the era in which he played.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 24 | 102 | 60 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 491.0 | 469 | 192 | 14 | 188 | 200 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 117.0 | 115 | 52 | 34 | 48 | 4.00 | -1433.9 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 67 | 31 | 41 | 36 | 3.59 | -1568.4 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 7 | 5 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 142.0 | 139 | 53 | 55 | 45 | 3.36 | -1746.6 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 4 | 4 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 87.0 | 79 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 2.38 | 336.9 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 4 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 51.0 | 56 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 4.24 | - |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 4.96 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 157 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50 | 0.108 | 0.157 | 0.115 | 0.271 | -482.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 20 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 13 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 28 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0.135 | -482.4 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 23 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 11 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 102 | 16 | 9 | 113 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | P | 20 | 16 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 1 |
| 1913 | BRO | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 102 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Viator College | Bourbonnais | IL | 1906, 1907 |