Don Erickson

Born: 12/13/1931 in Springfield, IL, USA

Died: 8/1/2012 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-01 | Final Game: 1958-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Lee Erickson

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Biography

Don Erickson was a professional baseball player born in 1931, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 1 to September 19, 1958. Primarily serving as a position player, Erickson made a notable yet short-lived appearance in the major leagues, participating in a total of 9 games. During his time on the field, he faced the challenges of competing at the highest level of the sport, yet his offensive contributions were limited, as he finished his career without a recorded hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Erickson's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the relentless pursuit of athletes during an era that was rapidly evolving in the world of baseball. The late 1950s marked a transitional period, with new talents emerging and the game becoming increasingly competitive. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Don Erickson's story reflects the dedication and passion of players who aspire to leave their mark in the annals of baseball history, regardless of the outcomes they achieve.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	9	0	0	0	1	11.7	11	6	3	9	9	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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
1958	PHI	NL	0	1	9	0	0	0	1	11.7	11	6	9	9	4.63	3.86 (-20%)	-798.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	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 .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 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
1958	PHI	NL	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	PHI	P	9	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9