Eric Plunk, baseball player, 1986-1999

Eric Plunk

Born: 9/3/1963 in Wilmington, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-12 | Final Game: 1999-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Eric Vaughn Plunk

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Biography

Eric Plunk was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1999. Born in 1963, Plunk made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive explosion and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 72 wins and 58 losses while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he tallied 1,081 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Plunk's contributions extended beyond his win-loss record; he also recorded 35 saves, demonstrating his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. His playing style was marked by a solid mix of fastballs and breaking pitches, which allowed him to excel in various roles within pitching staffs. As a respected figure in the game, Plunk's career reflected the transitional phases of baseball in the late 20th century, where pitchers had to adapt to an increasingly competitive landscape. His legacy is remembered by fans and analysts alike, highlighting his significant role in the teams he represented throughout his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
72 58 714 41 0 0 35 1151.0 1009 488 122 647 1081 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1986 OAK AL 4 7 26 15 0 0 0 120.3 91 71 102 98 5.31 3.97 (-34%) -4161.1
1987 OAK AL 4 6 32 11 0 0 2 95.0 91 50 62 90 4.74 4.29 (-10%) 487.7
1988 OAK AL 7 2 49 0 0 0 5 78.0 62 26 39 79 3.00 3.73 (+20%) 895.2
1989 OAK AL 1 1 23 0 0 0 1 28.7 17 7 12 24 2.20 3.71 (+41%) 582.4
1989 NYY AL 7 5 27 7 0 0 0 75.7 65 31 52 61 3.69 3.71 (+1%) -
1990 NYY AL 6 3 47 0 0 0 0 72.7 58 22 43 67 2.72 3.86 (+29%) -
1991 NYY AL 2 5 43 8 0 0 0 111.7 128 59 62 103 4.76 3.91 (-22%) -
1992 CLE AL 9 6 58 0 0 0 4 71.7 61 29 38 50 3.64 3.75 (+3%) -254.6
1993 CLE AL 4 5 70 0 0 0 15 71.0 61 22 30 77 2.79 4.19 (+33%) 2139.8
1994 CLE AL 7 2 41 0 0 0 3 71.0 61 20 37 73 2.54 4.51 (+44%) 2232.8
1995 CLE AL 6 2 56 0 0 0 2 64.0 48 19 27 71 2.67 4.45 (+40%) 1779.6
1996 CLE AL 3 2 56 0 0 0 2 77.7 56 21 34 85 2.43 4.61 (+47%) 2356.8
1997 CLE AL 4 5 55 0 0 0 0 65.7 62 34 36 66 4.66 4.39 (-6%) -1290.5
1998 CLE AL 3 1 37 0 0 0 0 41.0 44 22 15 38 4.83 4.43 (-9%) -0.2
1998 MIL NL 1 2 26 0 0 0 1 31.7 33 13 15 36 3.69 4.43 (+17%) 501.5
1999 MIL NL 4 4 68 0 0 0 0 75.3 71 42 43 63 5.02 4.71 (-7%) -2396.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
715 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 54.7% 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
1986 OAK AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 OAK AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 OAK AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 OAK AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 NYY AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYY AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CLE AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CLE AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CLE AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CLE AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CLE AL 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CLE AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIL NL 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIL NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALCS CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 WS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS1 CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALCS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1995 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 WS OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 3 15 0 0 14.3 12 12 10 17 7.53

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1997 ALCS CLE 1 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 0 0 0.00
1997 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 1 0 0 1.3 4 4 0 1 27.00
1997 WS CLE 0 1 3 0 0 3.0 3 3 4 3 9.00
1996 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 3 0 0 4.0 1 3 2 6 6.75
1995 ALCS CLE 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 1 2 3 2 9.00
1995 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 1 0 1 1 0.00
1988 ALCS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 0 1 0.00
1988 WS OAK 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 0 0 0 3 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 714 41 43 93 13 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 OAK P 26 15 3 6 1 0
1987 OAK P 32 11 1 9 0 0
1988 OAK P 49 0 2 5 1 0
1989 OAK P 23 0 1 3 0 0
1989 NYA P 27 7 1 4 1 0
1990 NYA P 47 0 3 18 2 2
1991 NYA P 43 8 4 7 2 0
1992 CLE P 58 0 7 7 1 0
1993 CLE P 70 0 5 2 1 0
1994 CLE P 41 0 8 3 0 0
1995 CLE P 56 0 2 7 0 1
1996 CLE P 56 0 4 7 0 0
1997 CLE P 55 0 2 4 2 0
1998 CLE P 37 0 0 5 1 0
1998 MIL P 26 0 0 0 0 0
1999 MIL P 68 0 0 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 715

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MIL NL $1,850,000
1998 CLE AL $1,800,000
1997 CLE AL $1,850,000
1996 CLE AL $750,000
1995 CLE AL $725,000
1994 CLE AL $625,000
1993 CLE AL $725,000
1992 CLE AL $357,500
1991 NYA AL $975,000
1990 NYA AL $450,000
1989 NYA AL $232,390
1988 OAK AL $90,000
1987 OAK AL $77,667
1986 OAK AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $10,567,557