Zeb Eaton
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| Zeb Eaton | |
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| Pitcher | |
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Born: February 2, 1920 Cooleemee, North Carolina | |
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Died: December 17, 1989 (aged 69) West Palm Beach, Florida | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1944 for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 25, 1945 for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-loss record | 4-2 |
| Earned run average | 4.43 |
| Strikeouts | 19 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Zebulon Vance Eaton (February 2, 1920 – December 17, 1989), nicknamed "Red," was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers in 1944 and 1945. Born in Cooleemee, North Carolina, Zeb Eaton played in 6 games for the Tigers in 1944 with no decisions and a 5.74 earned run average. In 1945, he played in 17 games and had a record of 4–2 with an improved ERA of 4.05. Eaton also contributed as a hitter in 1945, with 2 home runs, 10 RBIs, and a double in 32 at bats. Eaton's last major league appearance came as a pinch hitter in Game 1 of the 1945 World Series. He pinch hit for pitcher Al Benton and was struck out by Cubs pitcher Hank Borowy.
See also
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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