Jack Easton

Born: 2/28/1865 in Bridgeport, OH, USA

Died: 11/28/1903 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-23 | Final Game: 1894-07-07

Full name: John S. Easton

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Biography

Jack Easton was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1889 until 1894, leaving a mark during the formative years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1865, Easton showcased his talents on the mound during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He finished his career with a record of 26 wins and 29 losses, and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in a league where scoring was often rampant due to the lack of advanced pitching strategies and equipment. Over the course of his career, Easton struck out 246 batters and recorded two saves, demonstrating his capability as a competitive pitcher in a league that was beginning to see the rise of more specialized roles. While his win-loss record may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Easton's contributions during a pivotal time for the sport laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His playing style and resilience on the mound were emblematic of the era's gritty approach to baseball, where players often faced grueling schedules and the physical demands of the game without the benefits of modern training and recovery techniques. Easton's legacy endures, reflecting the rich tapestry of baseball's early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	29	76	57	46	0	2	522.3	498	239	14	262	246	4.12	0

Career ERA 4.12 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1889	CL6	AA	1	0	4	1	1	1	18.0	13	7	21	7	3.50	3.93 (+11%)	-1037.3
1890	CL6	AA	15	14	37	29	23	1	255.7	213	100	125	147	3.52	3.88 (+9%)	1440.3
1891	CL6	AA	5	10	18	16	13	0	135.3	145	68	59	52	4.52	3.52 (-28%)	-567.2
1891	SL4	AA	3	2	7	6	4	0	47.7	48	27	23	22	5.10	3.52 (-45%)	-719.2
1891	CL6	AA	0	2	2	2	2	0	15.0	15	6	4	13	3.60	3.52 (-2%)	-567.2
1892	STL	NL	2	0	5	2	2	0	31.0	38	22	26	4	6.39	3.28 (-94%)	-
1894	PIT	NL	0	1	3	1	1	0	19.7	26	9	4	1	4.12	5.33 (+23%)	269.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	238	31	42	5	3	0	20	15	16	20	0.176	0.240	0.223	0.463	-675.9

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .223 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1889	CL6	AA	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	CL6	AA	41	107	14	19	0	2	6	6	10	0	0.178	.260 (-32%)	.336 (-23%)	.351 (-39%)	.687 (-31%)	-546.8
1891	CL6	AA	20	63	11	15	4	1	8	4	2	8	0.238	.254 (-6%)	.331 (-18%)	.343 (-3%)	.675 (-10%)	-129.1
1891	SL4	AA	9	28	5	5	0	0	2	2	3	3	0.179	—	—	—	—	-129.1
1891	CL6	AA	4	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	-129.1
1892	STL	NL	5	17	1	3	1	0	2	1	0	3	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	PIT	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	1	0
OF	10	11	1	0	0
P	76	21	106	18	4
SS	2	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1889	CL6	P	4	1	4	3	0
1890	CL6	2B	1	0	0	1	0
1890	CL6	OF	2	1	0	0	0
1890	CL6	P	37	12	52	7	3
1890	CL6	SS	2	0	2	0	0
1891	CL6	OF	3	4	0	0	0
1891	CL6	P	18	3	37	4	1
1891	SL4	OF	2	2	1	0	0
1891	SL4	P	7	1	4	1	0
1891	CL6	OF	2	3	0	0	0
1891	CL6	P	2	0	0	0	0
1892	SLN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1892	SLN	P	5	3	8	1	0
1894	PIT	P	3	1	1	2	0