Eric Junge

Born: 1/5/1977 in Manhasset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-11 | Final Game: 2003-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Eric DeBari Junge

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Biography

Eric Junge was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2003. Born in 1977, Junge made his mark in the Major Leagues during a competitive era characterized by a focus on power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, showcasing his talent primarily as a starter. Over his brief career, Junge compiled a record of 2-0 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.21, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters despite limited opportunities. Although he did not register any saves, his performance during his time in the majors highlighted his potential and adaptability as a pitcher. Junge's contributions, albeit short-lived, are a testament to the depth of talent that characterized Major League Baseball during the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	10	1	0	0	0	20.3	19	5	1	6	16	2.21	0

Career ERA 2.21 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 49.0% 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
2002	PHI	NL	2	0	4	1	0	0	0	12.7	14	2	5	11	1.42	4.28 (+67%)	593.3
2003	PHI	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	7.7	5	3	1	5	3.52	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	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 .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.751 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
2002	PHI	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	PHI	NL	6	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	10	1	2	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	PHI	P	4	1	1	2	0	0
2003	PHI	P	6	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	PHI	NL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bucknell University	Lewisburg	PA	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999