Eric Surkamp
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Eric Surkamp was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for 4 teams, including the San Francisco Giants, a span of 6 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 4-8 with a 6.68 ERA and 59 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-08-27
- Last Game
- 2016-06-24
Full name: Eric Michael Surkamp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 5.74 | 3.94 (-46%) | -488.6 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23.62 | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 4.81 | 3.74 (-29%) | -654.9 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 55 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 6.98 | 4.19 (-67%) | -2441.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 4 | 8 | 52 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.2 | 122 | 71 | 52 | 59 | 6.68 | — | -3,585 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | .200 | .111 | .311 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.
Career OPS .311 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 52 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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 (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 52.2 | 75 | 42 | 23 | 30 | 7.18 |
| Away | 26 | 43.0 | 47 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 6.07 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-24 | OAK | LAA | — | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016-06-19 | OAK | LAA | L | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016-06-14 | OAK | TEX | L | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016-05-31 | OAK | MIN | — | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-05-11 | OAK | BOS | L | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016-04-24 | OAK | TOR | L | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016-04-19 | OAK | NYY | — | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016-04-13 | OAK | LAA | L | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-04-08 | OAK | SEA | — | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015-07-06 | LAD | PHI | — | 3.1 | 4 | 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 | 52 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $490,500 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $480,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $970,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Surkamp
- What years did Eric Surkamp play?
- Eric Surkamp played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Eric Surkamp a pitcher?
- Yes. Eric Surkamp pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Eric Surkamp hit?
- Eric Surkamp hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Eric Surkamp's career batting average?
- Eric Surkamp batted .111 over his career, with 1 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Surkamp have?
- Eric Surkamp drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Eric Surkamp's career ERA?
- Eric Surkamp finished with a 6.68 career ERA, going 4-8 with 59 strikeouts.