Thomas Eshelman, baseball player, 2019-2021

Thomas Eshelman

Born: 6/20/1994 in Carlsbad, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-07-01 | Final Game: 2021-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Thomas Darwin Eshelman

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Biography

Thomas Eshelman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2021. Born in 1994, he made his debut on July 1, 2019, showcasing his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Eshelman was known for his command and control on the mound, which allowed him to accumulate a career record of 4-6. He finished his tenure in the big leagues with a 5.77 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 49 strikeouts over his career. Despite not achieving any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to improving his craft. Eshelman's career unfolded during a time when pitchers increasingly relied on advanced analytics to refine their approaches. In an era characterized by a focus on strikeouts and power pitching, Eshelman represented a different style, emphasizing precision and pitch selection. Although his statistics reflect the challenges he faced in a highly competitive environment, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball and his appearances in the majors contribute to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 6 31 14 0 0 0 98.3 115 63 25 30 49 5.77 0

Career ERA 5.77 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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
2019 BAL AL 1 2 10 4 0 0 0 36.0 47 26 11 22 6.50 4.51 (-44%) -2556.9
2020 BAL AL 3 1 12 4 0 0 0 34.7 34 15 9 16 3.89 4.45 (+13%) -1139.5
2021 BAL AL 0 3 9 6 0 0 0 27.7 34 22 10 11 7.16 4.27 (-68%) -1475.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 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
2019 BAL AL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 BAL AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 BAL AL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 14 4 5 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 BAL P 10 4 2 2 1 0
2020 BAL P 12 4 1 2 0 0
2021 BAL P 9 6 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31