Zeb Eaton

Born: 2/2/1920 in Cooleemee, NC, USA

Died: 12/17/1989 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Zebulon Vance Eaton

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Biography

Zeb Eaton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1920, Eaton made his mark during the tail end of World War II, a period that saw a unique blend of talent in the league as many players were called to serve in the military. He played for the teams during a time when baseball served as a vital source of entertainment and hope for fans across the country. Eaton finished his career with a record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound despite limited opportunities. Over his brief career, he recorded 19 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity as a strikeout pitcher. While he did not earn any saves, his performances provided valuable depth to pitching staffs during an era characterized by frequent roster changes due to wartime enlistments. Zeb Eaton's contributions to the game, although fleeting, exemplified the resilience and adaptability of baseball during one of its most challenging periods.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	23	3	0	0	0	69.0	67	34	2	48	19	4.43	0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 22.5% worse 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
1944	DET	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	15.7	19	10	8	4	5.74	3.57 (-61%)	-701.3
1945	DET	AL	4	2	17	3	0	0	0	53.3	48	24	40	15	4.05	3.67 (-10%)	-1222.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	42	3	9	1	0	2	12	0	1	8	0.214	0.233	0.381	0.614	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1944	DET	AL	9	10	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	DET	AL	26	32	2	8	1	0	2	10	0	0	7	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	WS	DET	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	5	13	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	DET	P	6	0	1	2	0	0
1945	DET	P	17	0	4	11	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23