Eric Stults
Born: 12/9/1979 in Plymouth, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-09-05 | Final Game: 2015-05-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Eric William Stults
Biography
Eric Stults was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1979, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2015. Known for his gritty pitching style and resilience on the mound, Stults played for several teams throughout his career, including the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He finished his career with a record of 36 wins and 48 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, and accumulated 433 strikeouts. Despite never registering a save, Stults was recognized for his ability to eat innings and provide stability to his teams' pitching rotations.
Stults played during an era marked by offensive explosion and a heightened emphasis on strikeouts, yet he carved out a niche as a dependable starter and occasional reliever. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the changing demands of the game, and he was particularly noted for his effectiveness against left-handed hitters. Over his nine-year career, Stults showcased a unique blend of control and durability, making him a valuable asset in the various rotations he joined. His journey through the majors highlighted not only his personal achievements but also the evolving landscape of pitching in baseball during the early 21st century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 48 | 135 | 112 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 683.3 | 723 | 322 | 83 | 192 | 433 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5.60 | - |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 50 | 25 | 17 | 30 | 5.82 | - |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38.7 | 38 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 3.49 | - |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 | 51 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 4.86 | - |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6.00 | -1052.5 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2.70 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 8 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 86 | 30 | 23 | 51 | 2.92 | - |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 11 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 203.7 | 219 | 89 | 40 | 131 | 3.93 | - |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 8 | 17 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176.0 | 197 | 84 | 45 | 111 | 4.30 | - |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 48 | 31 | 13 | 31 | 5.85 | -1705.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 199 | 12 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 76 | 0.166 | 0.192 | 0.216 | 0.408 | -443.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 13 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAD | NL | 9 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 18 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SDP | NL | 37 | 61 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.164 | -443.1 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 32 | 48 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 135 | 112 | 29 | 100 | 6 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | P | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | LAN | P | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | COL | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 18 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 32 | 32 | 10 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | ATL | P | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $2,750,000 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $507,600 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,257,600 | ||