John Ewing
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John Ewing (Long John)
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Debut June 18, 1883
- Final Game October 1, 1891
- Born June 1, 1863 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Died April 23, 1895 in Denver, CO USA
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John Ewing, brother of Hall of Famer Buck Ewing, was the National League's top pitcher in 1891, leading the league in both ERA and winning percentage. He outpitched Hall of Famers and fellow teammates Amos Rusie and Mickey Welch that year. It was his last year in the majors.
Ewing pitched four seasons in the majors from 1888-91, and years earlier had briefly appeared as an outfielder in the American Association and the Union Association in 1883-84.
In 1890, he was on the Players League Giants team, which was managed by Buck. He played in four different leagues in his six years in the majors.
He was also in the Southern Association for a couple seasons.
John died at age 31 in 1895. His brother Buck also died young, before age 50.
