Eric Owens

Born: 2/3/1971 in Danville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-06 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Eric Blake Owens

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Biography

Eric Owens was born in 1971 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1995 to 2003. Primarily known as a position player, Owens made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 806 games. He showcased his offensive skills by accumulating 621 hits, including 26 home runs and 214 RBIs. His batting average settled at .264, reflecting his consistent ability to produce at the plate. Owens was also a notable base stealer, successfully swiping 126 bases throughout his career, which highlighted his speed and agility on the field. Owens played in an era characterized by offensive prowess and the growing importance of speed in the game. His playing style combined solid defensive skills with an ability to contribute offensively, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though he may not have been a household name, Owens left his mark as a reliable player who embraced the challenges of the sport and contributed to the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
806	2353	305	621	86	16	26	214	126	182	284	0.264	0.318	0.347	0.665	-5883.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1995	CIN	NL	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	CIN	NL	88	205	26	41	6	0	0	9	16	23	38	0.200	.269 (-26%)	.340 (-17%)	.426 (-46%)	.767 (-33%)	-1304.6
1997	CIN	NL	27	57	8	15	0	0	0	3	3	4	11	0.263	.266 (-1%)	.336 (-8%)	.419 (-37%)	.756 (-24%)	-218.9
1998	MIL	NL	34	40	5	5	2	0	1	4	0	2	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	SDP	NL	149	440	55	117	22	3	9	61	33	38	50	0.266	.271 (-2%)	.344 (-5%)	.433 (-10%)	.778 (-8%)	-746.7
2000	SDP	NL	145	583	87	171	19	7	6	51	29	45	63	0.293	.270 (+8%)	.344 (avg)	.437 (-13%)	.782 (-7%)	-845.1
2001	MIA	NL	119	400	51	101	16	1	5	28	8	29	59	0.253	.263 (-4%)	.332 (-9%)	.426 (-21%)	.758 (-16%)	-1264.6
2002	MIA	NL	131	385	44	104	15	5	4	37	26	31	33	0.270	.261 (+3%)	.331 (-2%)	.416 (-12%)	.747 (-8%)	-596.4
2003	LAA	AL	111	241	29	65	6	0	1	20	11	10	24	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.332 (-10%)	.422 (-27%)	.754 (-20%)	-907.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	12	77	4	0	7
2B	14	6	12	7	2	0
3B	11	6	2	8	2	0
OF	670	516	1174	34	18	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	CIN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1996	CIN	2B	6	4	10	7	1	0
1996	CIN	3B	5	3	1	4	0	0
1996	CIN	OF	52	37	65	3	1	1
1997	CIN	2B	2	2	0	0	0	0
1997	CIN	OF	18	10	15	0	1	0
1998	MIL	2B	4	0	1	0	1	0
1998	MIL	OF	16	8	13	2	0	0
1999	SDN	1B	12	12	77	4	0	7
1999	SDN	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1999	SDN	3B	4	3	1	4	2	0
1999	SDN	OF	116	83	199	4	2	1
2000	SDN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	SDN	OF	144	138	315	6	0	2
2001	FLO	OF	106	91	180	6	3	1
2002	FLO	OF	121	89	223	10	6	1
2003	ANA	OF	97	60	164	3	5	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	12
Second Base	14
Third Base	11
Left Field	291
Center Field	201
Right Field	251
Designated Hitter	4

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	ANA	AL	$925,000
2002	FLO	NL	$2,166,667
2001	FLO	NL	$1,250,000
2000	SDN	NL	$370,000
1999	SDN	NL	$275,000
1998	MIL	NL	$180,000
1997	CIN	NL	$175,000
1996	CIN	NL	$109,000
1995	CIN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$5,559,667