Zeb Eaton

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Zebulon Vance Eaton (Red)

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 5' 10", Weight 185 lb.

Debut April 18, 1944
Final Game September 26, 1945
Born February 2, 1920 in Cooleemee, NC USA
Died December 17, 1989 in West Palm Beach, FL USA

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Zeb Eaton was a pitcher during his brief major league career, going 4-2 over 23 games over two seasons, but his only post-season appearance was as a pinch hitter in the 1945 World Series for the Detroit Tigers. He struck out in his only at bat.

Eaton hit well in the minors and was an outfielder at least two seasons. With Birmingham in 1947 he hit .359 in 98 games. Joe Collins, who came up to play a decade as a position player with the New York Yankees, had a .360 average in 48 games.