Eric Anthony, baseball player, 1989-1997

Eric Anthony

Born: 11/8/1967 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-28 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eric Todd Anthony

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Biography

Eric Anthony, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder during his career from 1989 to 1997. Over the course of 682 games in Major League Baseball, he compiled a batting average of .231, accumulating 462 hits, 78 home runs, and 269 runs batted in. Known for his combination of power and speed, Anthony also recorded 24 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the basepaths. Anthony's playing style was characterized by his athleticism and versatility, which allowed him to contribute to various teams throughout his career, including the Houston Astros, where he made a significant impact in the early '90s. He played during a transformative time in baseball, as the game began to embrace power hitters and offensive production increased. Despite not achieving the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Anthony's contributions were valuable, and he remains a notable figure for his role in a competitive era marked by evolving strategies in Major League Baseball. He retired on September 27, 1997, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who played a key role in the teams he was part of.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
682 1999 249 462 81 8 78 269 24 217 491 0.231 0.305 0.397 0.702 -1632.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1989 HOU NL 25 61 7 11 2 0 4 7 0 9 16 0.180 .254 (-29%) .319 (-11%) .375 (+9%) .694 (avg) 0.8
1990 HOU NL 84 239 26 46 8 0 10 29 5 29 78 0.192 .257 (-25%) .324 (-14%) .385 (-9%) .710 (-11%) -534.2
1991 HOU NL 39 118 11 18 6 0 1 7 1 12 41 0.153 .255 (-40%) .323 (-30%) .384 (-41%) .708 (-36%) -727.5
1992 HOU NL 137 440 45 105 15 1 19 80 5 38 98 0.239 .255 (-7%) .322 (-8%) .377 (+8%) .699 (+1%) -26.8
1993 HOU NL 145 486 70 121 19 4 15 66 3 49 88 0.249 .265 (-6%) .332 (-4%) .403 (-2%) .735 (-3%) -267.4
1994 SEA AL 79 262 31 62 14 1 10 30 6 23 66 0.237 .269 (-12%) .338 (-12%) .424 (-3%) .763 (-7%) -398.6
1995 CIN NL 47 134 19 36 6 0 5 23 2 13 30 0.269 .266 (+1%) .337 (-3%) .417 (+2%) .755 (avg) -36.8
1996 CIN NL 47 123 22 30 6 0 8 13 0 22 36 0.244 .269 (-10%) .340 (+5%) .426 (+14%) .767 (+10%) 263.1
1996 COL NL 32 62 10 15 2 0 4 9 0 10 20 0.242 .269 (-10%) .340 (+1%) .426 (+10%) .767 (+6%) 263.1
1997 LAD NL 47 74 8 18 3 2 2 5 2 12 18 0.243 .266 (-9%) .336 (+4%) .419 (avg) .756 (+2%) 31.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 NLCS CIN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 12 102 10 4 11
OF 547 505 874 35 18 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 HOU OF 21 16 34 1 0 0
1990 HOU OF 71 68 124 5 4 0
1991 HOU OF 37 36 64 5 1 1
1992 HOU OF 115 110 173 6 5 0
1993 HOU OF 131 125 233 6 3 0
1994 SEA OF 71 65 126 4 2 1
1995 CIN 1B 17 12 102 10 4 11
1995 CIN OF 24 22 39 2 0 0
1996 CIN OF 37 33 35 2 2 0
1996 COL OF 19 16 20 2 0 0
1997 LAN OF 21 14 26 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Left Field 114
Center Field 40
Right Field 415
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CIN NL $1,025,000
1995 CIN NL $575,000
1994 SEA AL $1,100,000
1993 HOU NL $350,000
1992 HOU NL $120,000
1991 HOU NL $115,000
1989 HOU NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $3,353,000