John Ewing (baseball player)

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John Ewing
Pitcher
Born: June 1, 1863
Cincinnati, Ohio
Died: April 23, 1895 (aged 31)
Denver, Colorado
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 18, 1888
for the Louisville Colonels
Final game
October 1, 1891
for the New York Giants
Career statistics
Pitching Record     53-63
Earned run average     3.68
Strikeouts     525
Teams
Career highlights and awards

John Ewing (June 1, 1863-April 23, 1895) was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of four seasons (1888-1891) with the Louisville Colonels, New York Giants of the Players League, and New York Giants of the National League. He led the National League in ERA in 1891 while playing for New York. For his career, he compiled a 53-63 record in 129 appearances, with a 3.68 ERA and 525 strikeouts. He was the brother of Hall of Fame catcher and infielder Buck Ewing, playing on the same team for two of John's four seasons.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and later died in Denver, Colorado at the age of 31.

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Preceded by
Billy Rhines		 National League ERA Champion
1891		 Succeeded by
Cy Young