Rawly Eastwick, baseball player, 1974-1981

Rawly Eastwick

Born: 10/24/1950 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-12 | Final Game: 1981-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rawlins Jackson Eastwick

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Biography

Rawly Eastwick, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 until 1981. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Eastwick made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 28-27 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, showcasing his ability to limit runs and contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff. Over the course of his career, Eastwick recorded 295 strikeouts and secured 68 saves, establishing himself as a reliable closer in an era where bullpen roles were evolving. Eastwick played in a time when the game was transitioning, with the role of relief pitchers gaining prominence. His ability to come into high-pressure situations and deliver solid performances made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While his career may not have placed him among the most recognized names in baseball history, his contributions on the mound during a critical period of the game’s development left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
28 27 326 1 0 0 68 525.3 519 193 38 156 295 3.31 0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 12.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1974 CIN NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 2 17.7 12 4 5 14 2.04 3.63 (+44%) 465.0
1975 CIN NL 5 3 58 0 0 0 22 90.0 77 26 25 61 2.60 3.71 (+30%) 1632.8
1976 CIN NL 11 5 71 0 0 0 26 107.7 93 25 27 70 2.09 3.51 (+41%) 2783.3
1977 CIN NL 2 2 23 0 0 0 7 43.3 40 14 8 17 2.91 4.00 (+27%) 646.2
1977 STL NL 3 7 41 1 0 0 4 53.7 74 28 21 30 4.70 4.00 (-17%) -
1978 NYY AL 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 24.7 22 9 4 13 3.28 3.69 (+11%) -
1978 PHI NL 2 1 22 0 0 0 0 40.3 31 18 18 14 4.02 3.69 (-9%) -1173.3
1979 PHI NL 3 6 51 0 0 0 6 82.7 90 45 25 47 4.90 4.00 (-22%) 431.6
1980 KCR AL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 22.0 37 13 8 5 5.32 3.84 (-38%) -
1981 CHC NL 0 1 30 0 0 0 1 43.3 43 11 15 24 2.28 3.58 (+36%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
326 56 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 34 0.071 0.103 0.071 0.175 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 72.5% below league average.

Career OBP .103 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 81.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.175 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 75.2% 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
1974 CIN NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 CIN NL 58 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1976 CIN NL 71 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CIN NL 23 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1977 STL NL 41 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1978 NYY AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 PHI NL 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 51 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 KCR AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHC NL 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1978 NLCS PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1976 NLCS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 NLCS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 WS CIN 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 0 10 0 2 15.7 18 7 7 7 4.02

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1978 NLCS PHI 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 1 9.00
1976 NLCS CIN 1 0 2 0 0 3.0 7 4 2 1 12.00
1975 NLCS CIN 1 0 2 0 1 3.7 2 0 2 1 0.00
1975 WS CIN 2 0 5 0 1 8.0 6 2 3 4 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 326 1 28 46 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CIN P 8 0 1 1 0 0
1975 CIN P 58 0 5 5 0 1
1976 CIN P 71 0 3 9 0 0
1977 CIN P 23 0 1 3 0 0
1977 SLN P 41 1 4 3 0 0
1978 NYA P 8 0 2 3 0 0
1978 PHI P 22 0 1 4 0 0
1979 PHI P 51 0 4 4 0 0
1980 KCA P 14 0 3 6 1 0
1981 CHN P 30 0 4 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 326

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Reliever of the Year Award
1976 TSN Fireman of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1976 Cy Young Award NL 5th 6.0 120 0
1976 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 26.0 336 0
1975 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 1.0 24 1