| John Ewing | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 1, 1863 Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Died: April 23, 1895 (aged 31) Denver, Colorado |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| June 18, 1883 for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1891 for the New York Giants | |
| Career statistics | |
| Pitching Record | 53-63 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 525 |
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John Ewing (June 1, 1863 – April 23, 1895) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over four seasons (1888–1891) with the Louisville Colonels, New York Giants of the Players League, and New York Giants of the National League. Prior to that he was an outfielder in 1883 & 1884. In six years in the major leagues, Ewing played in four different leagues (National League, Union Association, American Association, Players League).
Ewing compiled a 53-63 career record in 129 appearances, with a 3.68 ERA and 525 strikeouts. In 1891 he led the National League in ERA (a retroactive ranking; ERA was not tabulated in that era) while playing for New York.
Ewing was used as a first base umpire in an American Association game on August 15, 1889.[1]
He was the brother of Hall of Fame catcher and infielder Buck Ewing. The brothers played on the same team for two seasons, and Buck managed the 1890 Giants team for which John pitched.
Ewing was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and died in Denver, Colorado at the age of 31.
| Preceded by Billy Rhines |
National League ERA Champion 1891 |
Succeeded by Cy Young |