John Easton, baseball player, 1955-1959

John Easton

Born: 3/4/1933 in Trenton, NJ, USA

Died: 7/28/2001 in Princeton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-19 | Final Game: 1959-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John David Easton

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Biography

John Easton, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from June 19, 1955, to April 26, 1959. During this brief tenure, Easton participated in 4 games, but he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases to his name. Although Easton’s playing time in the major leagues was limited, his journey reflects the challenges many athletes faced during the mid-20th century, a period characterized by intense competition and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. His experiences serve as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if they did not achieve extensive statistical success. Easton's career, although not highlighted by significant achievements, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1955 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1959 PHI NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1953, 1954, 1955