Doc Newton

Born: 10/26/1877 in Mount Carmel, IN, USA

Died: 5/14/1931 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-04-27 | Final Game: 1909-05-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Eustace James Newton

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Biography

Doc Newton was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1900 to 1909. Born in 1877, Newton made his mark in an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style. Over his career, he compiled a record of 54-72, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's most formidable hitters. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.22, Newton demonstrated a solid ability to manage runs and keep games competitive. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Newton tallied 503 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, indicating his capacity not only as a starter but also as a reliable option in tight game situations. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant during a formative time in baseball history, as the sport began to evolve rapidly both in terms of gameplay and the growing popularity among fans. Although not a household name today, Doc Newton's career reflects the dedication and skill of pitchers who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
54	72	178	139	99	8	3	1201.7	1179	430	17	416	503	3.22	0

Career ERA 3.22 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1900	CIN	NL	9	15	36	27	22	1	0	235.7	255	108	100	89	4.12	3.68 (-12%)	-166.6
1901	CIN	NL	4	13	20	18	17	0	0	168.3	190	77	59	65	4.12	3.49 (-18%)	-1888.5
1901	BRO	NL	6	5	13	12	9	0	0	105.0	110	33	30	45	2.83	3.49 (+19%)	637.1
1902	BRO	NL	15	14	31	28	26	4	2	264.3	208	71	87	107	2.42	3.17 (+24%)	720.0
1905	NYY	AL	2	2	11	7	2	0	0	59.7	61	14	24	15	2.11	2.82 (+25%)	-
1906	NYY	AL	7	5	21	15	6	2	0	125.0	118	44	33	52	3.17	2.68 (-18%)	-
1907	NYY	AL	7	10	19	15	10	0	0	133.0	132	47	31	70	3.18	2.50 (-27%)	-
1908	NYY	AL	4	5	23	13	6	1	1	88.3	78	29	41	49	2.95	2.40 (-23%)	-
1909	NYY	AL	0	3	4	4	1	0	0	22.3	27	7	11	11	2.82	2.55 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
180	436	43	75	5	1	0	34	6	31	129	0.172	0.227	0.188	0.415	-1711.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.415 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1900	CIN	NL	36	86	11	17	0	1	7	2	6	26	0.198	.279 (-29%)	.338 (-26%)	.366 (-40%)	.705 (-33%)	-479.1
1901	CIN	NL	20	69	4	9	0	0	5	0	2	23	0.130	.271 (-52%)	.326 (-53%)	.359 (-64%)	.686 (-58%)	-636.1
1901	BRO	NL	13	41	6	9	2	0	4	0	2	8	0.220	—	—	—	—	-636.1
1902	BRO	NL	33	109	7	19	2	0	10	3	9	22	0.174	.266 (-35%)	.321 (-26%)	.343 (-44%)	.665 (-35%)	-595.8
1905	NYY	AL	11	22	2	3	0	0	1	0	1	9	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	NYY	AL	21	41	4	9	0	0	5	0	1	13	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	NYY	AL	19	37	5	4	0	0	0	1	6	14	0.108	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	NYY	AL	23	25	3	4	1	0	2	0	2	12	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	NYY	AL	4	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	18	1	2	0
P	178	54	41	333	53	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1900	CIN	P	36	0	6	50	10	0
1901	CIN	P	20	0	8	52	13	1
1901	BRO	P	13	0	6	26	5	2
1902	BRO	1B	2	0	18	1	2	0
1902	BRO	P	31	0	9	58	3	1
1905	NYA	P	11	7	1	16	5	0
1906	NYA	P	21	15	2	50	6	1
1907	NYA	P	19	15	6	43	4	2
1908	NYA	P	23	13	2	27	3	0
1909	NYA	P	4	4	1	11	4	0