John Ewing

Born: 6/1/1863 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 4/23/1895 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-18 | Final Game: 1891-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 168 lbs

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Biography

John Ewing was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1883 to 1891. Born in 1863, Ewing played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more aggressive styles of play that characterized the late 19th century. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 53-63, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Ewing finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to manage opposing hitters. Ewing was known for his durability and tenacity, striking out a total of 525 batters throughout his career. While he recorded only 2 saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he often took on the role of a workhorse pitcher. His playing style embodied the grit and determination of an era where pitchers frequently faced batters multiple times in a game without the specialized roles seen in modern baseball. Ewing's legacy is remembered among the early pioneers of the game, as he helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of pitching in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
53	63	129	121	113	9	2	1058.7	1113	433	17	390	525	3.68	0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — near 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
1888	LS2	AA	8	13	21	21	21	2	0	191.0	175	60	34	87	2.83	2.95 (+4%)	2042.5
1889	LS2	AA	6	30	40	39	37	1	0	331.0	407	179	147	155	4.87	3.93 (-24%)	1505.5
1890	NYP	PL	18	12	35	31	27	1	2	267.3	294	126	104	145	4.24	3.88 (-9%)	2940.8
1891	NY1	NL	21	8	33	30	28	5	0	269.3	237	68	105	138	2.27	3.52 (+35%)	4541.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
133	454	47	87	6	3	2	36	18	18	94	0.192	0.226	0.231	0.457	-2265.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1883	SL4	AA	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	CNU	UA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	WSU	UA	1	5	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1888	LS2	AA	21	79	6	16	1	1	0	5	7	1	15	0.203	.238 (-15%)	.290 (-27%)	.319 (-25%)	.610 (-26%)	-305.2
1889	LS2	AA	41	134	12	23	2	0	0	6	5	9	30	0.172	.263 (-35%)	.334 (-30%)	.357 (-48%)	.691 (-39%)	-865.9
1890	NYP	PL	35	114	18	24	2	1	2	17	2	5	35	0.211	.260 (-19%)	.336 (-28%)	.351 (-15%)	.687 (-21%)	-435.5
1891	NY1	NL	33	113	10	23	1	0	0	8	4	3	14	0.204	.254 (-20%)	.331 (-32%)	.343 (-38%)	.675 (-35%)	-658.4