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Athletics Franchise · 1901–1914

Eddie Plank

Pitcher14 seasons1901–1914

Biography

Eddie Plank was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born August 31, 1875 in Gettysburg, PA. A left-handed pitcher listed at 6' 0" and 175 pounds, Eddie Plank debuted on May 13, 1901 and last played on August 6, 1917.

Across 623 big-league appearances, Eddie Plank went 326-194 with a 2.35 ERA, 2246 strikeouts, and 4495.2 innings pitched.

Every one of Eddie's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

August 31, 1875

Birthplace

Gettysburg, PA

Position

Pitcher

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

6' 0", 175 lb

MLB Debut

May 13, 1901

Final Game

August 6, 1917

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 623 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	BB	WHIP
326	194	2.35	623	529	23	4495.2	2246	1072	1.12

Year	Team	W	L	ERA	IP	SO
1901	Philadelphia Athletics	17	13	3.31	260.2	90
1902	Philadelphia Athletics	20	15	3.30	300.0	107
1903	Philadelphia Athletics	23	16	2.38	336.0	176
1904	Philadelphia Athletics	26	17	2.17	357.1	201
1905	Philadelphia Athletics	24	12	2.26	346.2	210
1906	Philadelphia Athletics	19	6	2.25	211.2	108
1907	Philadelphia Athletics	24	16	2.20	343.2	183
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	14	16	2.17	244.2	135
1909	Philadelphia Athletics	19	10	1.76	265.1	132
1910	Philadelphia Athletics	16	10	2.01	250.1	123
1911	Philadelphia Athletics	23	8	2.10	256.2	149
1912	Philadelphia Athletics	26	6	2.22	259.2	110
1913	Philadelphia Athletics	18	10	2.60	242.2	151
1914	Philadelphia Athletics	15	7	2.87	185.1	110
1915	St. Louis Terriers	21	11	2.08	268.1	147
1916	St. Louis Browns	16	15	2.33	235.2	88
1917	St. Louis Browns	5	6	1.79	131.0	26

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Eddie Plank appears across the 1901-1914 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Eddie Plank pitched in 524 games with 1985 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Eddie Plank.

Harry Davis Chief Bender Danny Murphy Topsy Hartsel Eddie Collins Sr.Rube Oldring Doc Powers Jack Coombs

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Eddie Plank play?

Eddie Plank was a pitcher who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Eddie Plank play for the Athletics?

Eddie Plank appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1901-1914.

Where was Eddie Plank born?

Eddie Plank was born on August 31, 1875 in Gettysburg, PA.

What were Eddie Plank's MLB career stats?

Over 623 games from 1901, Eddie Plank went 326-194 with a 2.35 ERA and 2246 strikeouts.

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