Eric Stults

Born: 12/9/1979 in Plymouth, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-05 | Final Game: 2015-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Eric William Stults

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Biography

Eric Stults was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1979, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2015. Known for his gritty pitching style and resilience on the mound, Stults played for several teams throughout his career, including the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He finished his career with a record of 36 wins and 48 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, and accumulated 433 strikeouts. Despite never registering a save, Stults was recognized for his ability to eat innings and provide stability to his teams' pitching rotations. Stults played during an era marked by offensive explosion and a heightened emphasis on strikeouts, yet he carved out a niche as a dependable starter and occasional reliever. His versatility allowed him to adapt to the changing demands of the game, and he was particularly noted for his effectiveness against left-handed hitters. Over his nine-year career, Stults showcased a unique blend of control and durability, making him a valuable asset in the various rotations he joined. His journey through the majors highlighted not only his personal achievements but also the evolving landscape of pitching in baseball during the early 21st century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	48	135	112	4	2	0	683.3	723	322	83	192	433	4.24	0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2006	LAD	NL	1	0	6	2	0	0	17.7	17	11	7	5	5.60	4.53 (-24%)	-
2007	LAD	NL	1	4	12	5	0	0	38.7	50	25	17	30	5.82	4.47 (-30%)	-
2008	LAD	NL	2	3	7	7	1	1	38.7	38	15	13	30	3.49	4.32 (+19%)	-
2009	LAD	NL	4	3	10	10	1	1	50.0	51	27	26	33	4.86	4.32 (-12%)	-
2011	COL	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	12.0	11	8	4	7	6.00	3.94 (-52%)	-1052.5
2012	CHW	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	6.7	6	2	4	4	2.70	—	-
2012	SDP	NL	8	3	18	14	0	0	92.3	86	30	23	51	2.92	4.01 (+27%)	-
2013	SDP	NL	11	13	33	33	2	0	203.7	219	89	40	131	3.93	3.87 (-2%)	-
2014	SDP	NL	8	17	32	32	0	0	176.0	197	84	45	111	4.30	3.74 (-15%)	-
2015	ATL	NL	1	5	9	8	0	0	47.7	48	31	13	31	5.85	3.96 (-48%)	-1705.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	199	12	33	7	0	1	12	0	6	76	0.166	0.192	0.216	0.408	-443.1

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.408 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2006	LAD	NL	6	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	LAD	NL	13	12	1	4	2	0	0	0	5	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	LAD	NL	9	15	3	2	0	0	2	2	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	LAD	NL	11	15	1	1	0	0	2	3	8	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	COL	NL	6	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	CHW	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	SDP	NL	18	28	3	7	2	0	3	0	10	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	SDP	NL	37	61	2	10	1	1	4	0	21	0.164	.253 (-35%)	.317 (-44%)	.396 (-42%)	.714 (-43%)	-443.1
2014	SDP	NL	32	48	1	4	1	0	1	1	18	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	ATL	NL	9	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	7	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	135	112	29	100	6	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	LAN	P	6	2	1	2	1	1
2007	LAN	P	12	5	0	7	0	0
2008	LAN	P	7	7	2	4	1	0
2009	LAN	P	10	10	4	8	0	1
2011	COL	P	6	0	1	0	0	0
2012	CHA	P	2	1	0	0	0	0
2012	SDN	P	18	14	3	16	0	1
2013	SDN	P	33	33	5	32	2	5
2014	SDN	P	32	32	10	28	2	2
2015	ATL	P	9	8	3	3	0	0