John Eubank, baseball player, 1905-1907

John Eubank

Born: 9/9/1872 in Servia, IN, USA

Died: 11/3/1958 in Bellevue, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-19 | Final Game: 1907-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: John Franklin Eubank

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Biography

John Eubank was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1909. Born in 1872, Eubank played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. He made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 8-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, showcasing his ability to compete against some of the era's best hitters. Over the course of his career, he recorded 56 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, reflecting his role as a capable pitcher capable of both starting games and closing them out when needed. Eubank's contributions to the game came during a time when pitching strategies were evolving, and his performance on the mound demonstrated the importance of control and strategy in the early 20th century. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his commitment to the sport and his notable statistics provide a glimpse into the competitive landscape of early baseball. After his final game on August 2, 1907, Eubank retired from professional play, leaving behind a legacy that adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 13 42 22 11 2 2 233.3 248 81 0 58 56 3.12 0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1905 DET AL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 17.3 13 4 3 1 2.08 2.82 (+26%) -122.9
1906 DET AL 4 10 24 12 7 1 2 135.0 147 53 35 38 3.53 2.68 (-32%) -323.2
1907 DET AL 3 3 15 8 4 1 0 81.0 88 24 20 17 2.67 2.50 (-7%) -1.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 108 10 22 1 3 0 3 1 0 25 0.204 0.211 0.269 0.480 -243.2

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.480 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1905 DET AL 7 14 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1906 DET AL 28 63 8 13 1 1 0 1 1 0 14 0.206 .247 (-17%) .307 (-29%) .315 (-19%) .622 (-24%) -243.2
1907 DET AL 15 31 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 7 0.129 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 5 1 1 0
2B 1 1 0 1 0 0
OF 2 2 5 0 0 0
P 42 22 8 86 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 DET 1B 2 1 5 1 1 0
1905 DET P 3 2 1 3 1 0
1906 DET 2B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1906 DET OF 2 2 5 0 0 0
1906 DET P 24 12 4 51 3 0
1907 DET P 15 8 3 32 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42
First Base 2
Second Base 1
Right Field 2