Eric Hurley

Born: 9/17/1985 in Sikeston, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-12 | Final Game: 2008-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eric William Hurley

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Biography

Eric Hurley, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2008. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 12, 2008, showcasing his talents with the Texas Rangers. Despite a brief stint in the major leagues, Hurley left an impression with his competitive spirit and dedication to the game. During his time in the league, Hurley finished with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47. He recorded a total of 13 strikeouts over his appearances, demonstrating his ability to miss bats at times, although he did not register any saves. Hurley's career, though short, came during a period marked by the transition in pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization, which shaped the way the game was played in the late 2000s. Following his retirement, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players who strive to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	5	5	0	0	0	24.7	26	15	5	9	13	5.47	0

Career ERA 5.47 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 26.6% 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
2008	TEX	AL	1	2	5	5	0	0	0	24.7	26	15	9	13	5.47	4.32 (-27%)	-995.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +89.6% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +50.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +33.5% above 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
2008	TEX	AL	5	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	5	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	TEX	P	5	5	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	TEX	AL	$401,000
2009	TEX	AL	$401,000
Total Career Earnings			$802,000