Eric Surkamp, baseball player, 2011-2016

Eric Surkamp

Born: 7/16/1987 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-27 | Final Game: 2016-06-24

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

Full name: Eric Michael Surkamp

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Biography

Eric Surkamp was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016. Born in 1987, Surkamp made his debut with the San Francisco Giants, becoming part of the team's pitching rotation during a competitive era in baseball. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.68. Surkamp accumulated a total of 59 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing challenges on the mound. Surkamp's playing style featured a mix of pitches that aimed to keep hitters off balance, although he struggled to find consistent success at the highest level. Throughout his career, he was known for his determination and resilience, traits that are often admired in players navigating the challenges of professional baseball. Despite not achieving a prominent role or accumulating saves—finishing his career without any—Surkamp's journey in the majors reflects the tenacity required to compete in one of the most demanding sports environments. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during his time with the Giants, remain a testament to the depth and ambitions of a pitcher striving to make his mark in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 52 16 0 0 0 95.7 122 71 16 52 59 6.68 0

Career ERA 6.68 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 69.5% 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
2011 SFG NL 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 26.7 32 17 17 13 5.74 3.94 (-46%) -
2013 SFG NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.7 9 7 0 0 23.62 — -
2014 CHW AL 2 0 35 0 0 0 0 24.3 22 13 13 20 4.81 3.74 (-29%) -
2015 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.3 4 4 1 4 10.80 — -
2016 OAK AL 0 5 9 9 0 0 0 38.7 55 30 21 22 6.98 4.19 (-67%) -2460.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.111 0.200 0.111 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 56.7% 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
2011 SFG NL 6 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2013 SFG NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 OAK AL 9 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 52 16 5 14 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 SFN P 6 6 1 6 2 0
2013 SFN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2014 CHA P 35 0 1 6 0 1
2015 LAN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 OAK P 9 9 3 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 52

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 SFN NL $490,500
2012 SFN NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $970,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 2006, 2007, 2008