Bob Ewing

Born: 4/24/1873 in New Hampshire, OH, USA

Died: 6/20/1947 in Wapakoneta, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1912-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Lemuel Ewing

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Biography

Bob Ewing was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1873, who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1912. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 124 wins and 118 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.49 showcased his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring, making him one of the more effective pitchers of his era. Ewing accumulated a total of 998 strikeouts, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering batters while contributing to his team's success. Ewing played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the growing importance of specialized roles. His ability to secure 4 saves further highlighted his versatility and effectiveness in critical game situations. As a member of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, Ewing's contributions helped shape the role of the pitcher, influencing future generations of players in the sport. His career remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball, reflecting the competitive spirit and skill that characterized the game during his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
124	118	291	264	205	19	4	2301.0	2097	637	31	614	998	2.49	0

Career ERA 2.49 vs. league average 2.85 across their career seasons — 12.6% better 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
1902	CIN	NL	5	6	15	12	10	0	0	117.7	126	39	47	44	2.98	3.17 (+6%)	-404.9
1903	CIN	NL	14	13	29	28	27	1	1	246.7	254	76	64	104	2.77	3.10 (+11%)	907.8
1904	CIN	NL	11	13	26	24	22	0	0	212.0	198	58	58	99	2.46	2.66 (+7%)	631.8
1905	CIN	NL	20	11	40	34	30	4	0	311.7	284	87	79	164	2.51	2.82 (+11%)	2276.1
1906	CIN	NL	13	14	33	32	26	2	0	287.7	248	76	60	145	2.38	2.68 (+11%)	3692.9
1907	CIN	NL	17	19	41	37	32	2	0	332.7	279	64	85	147	1.73	2.50 (+31%)	2656.9
1908	CIN	NL	17	15	37	32	23	4	3	293.7	247	72	57	95	2.21	2.40 (+8%)	484.0
1909	CIN	NL	11	12	31	29	14	2	0	218.3	195	59	63	86	2.43	2.55 (+4%)	489.9
1910	PHI	NL	16	14	34	32	20	4	0	255.3	235	85	86	102	3.00	2.79 (-7%)	-756.7
1911	PHI	NL	0	1	4	3	1	0	0	24.0	29	21	14	12	7.88	3.37 (-133%)	-760.9
1912	STL	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1.3	2	0	1	0	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
311	872	77	170	27	7	3	58	5	33	143	0.195	0.233	0.252	0.485	-3184.3

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1902	CIN	NL	22	71	6	12	3	1	0	7	0	1	12	0.169	.266 (-37%)	.321 (-44%)	.343 (-30%)	.665 (-37%)	-429.9
1903	CIN	NL	32	95	17	24	3	2	0	6	0	10	19	0.253	.261 (-3%)	.316 (+4%)	.345 (-6%)	.662 (-1%)	7.7
1904	CIN	NL	30	97	9	25	6	1	1	6	2	5	14	0.258	.246 (+4%)	.300 (avg)	.321 (+15%)	.622 (+8%)	93.6
1905	CIN	NL	43	122	13	32	1	1	0	10	1	5	20	0.262	.248 (+6%)	.307 (-2%)	.322 (-11%)	.629 (-6%)	-113.5
1906	CIN	NL	33	101	5	14	0	0	1	5	0	3	11	0.139	.247 (-44%)	.307 (-47%)	.315 (-47%)	.622 (-47%)	-712.9
1907	CIN	NL	44	123	10	19	5	1	1	9	0	1	20	0.154	.245 (-37%)	.304 (-45%)	.308 (-24%)	.613 (-34%)	-682.4
1908	CIN	NL	37	94	5	14	3	0	0	5	2	2	16	0.149	.240 (-38%)	.298 (-33%)	.306 (-41%)	.605 (-37%)	-505.3
1909	CIN	NL	31	73	5	8	1	0	0	3	0	2	15	0.110	.244 (-55%)	.306 (-56%)	.312 (-61%)	.618 (-59%)	-638.6
1910	PHI	NL	34	90	7	20	5	1	0	6	0	4	16	0.222	.249 (-11%)	.317 (-17%)	.326 (-8%)	.644 (-13%)	-203.0
1911	PHI	NL	4	6	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	STL	NL	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
OF	17	4	16	3	1	0
P	291	220	93	539	30	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CIN	OF	5	0	7	2	0	0
1902	CIN	P	15	0	4	27	2	0
1903	CIN	OF	3	0	3	0	1	0
1903	CIN	P	29	0	12	80	4	3
1904	CIN	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0
1904	CIN	P	26	24	10	50	2	3
1905	CIN	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1905	CIN	P	40	34	9	70	5	1
1906	CIN	P	33	32	19	76	1	3
1907	CIN	OF	3	0	1	1	0	0
1907	CIN	P	41	37	14	60	3	2
1908	CIN	P	37	32	11	69	3	0
1909	CIN	P	31	29	7	42	8	1
1910	PHI	P	34	32	5	60	2	2
1911	PHI	P	4	0	1	5	0	0
1912	SLN	P	1	0	1	0	0	0