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 | 26.2 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 5.74 | 3.94 (-46%) | -488.6 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23.62 | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 4.81 | 3.74 (-29%) | -654.9 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.2 | 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
Eric Surkamp's recorded salaries total $970,500 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Surkamp's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $490,500 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $970,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Eric Surkamp: the record in brief
Eric Surkamp played a first major league game on August 27, 2011 and a last one on June 24, 2016. Club by club, the record runs the San Francisco Giants (2011 through 2013), the Chicago White Sox (2014), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), and the Oakland Athletics (2016). Surkamp, born on July 16, 1987, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 220 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Eric Surkamp was the playing name; the full given name is Eric Michael.
The pitching table credits Surkamp with a 4-8 record and a 6.68 ERA in 52 games. The same table counts 59 strikeouts. The league ERA over Surkamp's seasons was 3.94, so the 6.68 figure ran 69.5% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.81 in 2014, when the league's was 3.74.
Every defensive appearance on record for Surkamp, 52 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Surkamp's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 14 assists and 3 errors.
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 hit.
- What teams did Eric Surkamp play for?
- Eric Surkamp played for 4 teams: the San Francisco Giants (2011, 2013), the Chicago White Sox (2014), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), and the Oakland Athletics (2016).
- What were Eric Surkamp's career stats?
- In 52 games, Eric Surkamp went 4-8 with a 6.68 ERA, 59 strikeouts, and 95.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Eric Surkamp earn in his career?
- Eric Surkamp's recorded salaries total $970,500 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Surkamp's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- What was Eric Surkamp's salary?
- Eric Surkamp's last recorded salary was $490,500, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $490,500, in 2013, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2013.
- What position did Eric Surkamp play?
- Eric Surkamp played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eric Surkamp and how much did he weigh?
- Eric Surkamp was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Eric Surkamp's career ERA?
- Eric Surkamp finished with a 6.68 career ERA, going 4-8 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eric Surkamp have?
- Eric Surkamp recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Eric Surkamp in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Surkamp has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.