Eric Erickson, baseball player, 1914-1922

Eric Erickson

Born: 3/13/1892 in Vårgårda, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Died: 5/19/1965 in Jamestown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-06 | Final Game: 1922-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Eric George Adolph Erickson

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Biography

Eric Erickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1922. Born in 1892, Erickson's career unfolded during an era that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the beginnings of a more offensive-minded game. Over his tenure, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 57 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 367 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Additionally, he recorded four saves, indicating his capacity to close out games in crucial situations. Erickson's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and tactical approach to pitching. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams during the early 20th century positioned him as a notable player of his time. His career serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history, as pitchers like Erickson adapted to the changing dynamics of hitting and strategy on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 57 145 93 42 6 4 822.0 805 352 37 379 367 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.35 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1914 NY1 NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 8 0 3 3 0.00 — 0.0
1916 DET AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 16.0 13 5 8 7 2.81 2.78 (-1%) -163.5
1918 DET AL 4 5 12 9 8 0 1 94.3 81 26 29 48 2.48 2.83 (+12%) 628.0
1919 DET AL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 14.7 17 11 10 4 6.75 3.09 (-119%) -414.0
1919 WSN AL 6 11 20 15 7 1 0 132.0 130 58 63 86 3.95 3.09 (-28%) -
1920 WSN AL 12 16 39 27 12 0 1 239.3 231 102 128 87 3.84 3.45 (-11%) -
1921 WSN AL 8 10 32 22 9 3 0 179.0 181 72 65 71 3.62 4.02 (+10%) -
1922 WSN AL 4 12 30 17 6 2 2 141.7 144 78 73 61 4.96 4.18 (-19%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 279 16 50 8 0 1 21 0 13 92 0.179 0.216 0.219 0.434 -917.7

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 36.9% 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
1914 NY1 NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 DET AL 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 DET AL 12 33 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1919 DET AL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1919 WSN AL 20 48 4 7 2 0 0 4 0 3 22 0.146 — — — — 0.0
1920 WSN AL 39 83 7 23 4 0 1 13 0 3 22 0.277 .271 (+2%) .331 (-9%) .363 (avg) .694 (-4%) -77.7
1921 WSN AL 32 60 3 9 1 0 0 1 0 4 16 0.150 .286 (-48%) .344 (-41%) .395 (-58%) .739 (-50%) -516.5
1922 WSN AL 30 45 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 18 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 145 0 22 139 15 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 DET P 8 0 0 3 3 0
1918 DET P 12 0 0 13 1 0
1919 DET P 3 0 0 6 1 0
1919 WS1 P 20 0 3 19 0 0
1920 WS1 P 39 0 9 44 4 0
1921 WS1 P 32 0 4 31 2 0
1922 WS1 P 30 0 6 23 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 145