Eddie Solomon

Eddie Solomon
Eddie Solomon
	Pitcher
	Born: February 9, 1951; Perry, Georgia, U.S.
	Died: January 12, 1986 (aged 34); Macon, Georgia, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	September 2, 1973, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
	July 1, 1982, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	36–42
Earned run average	4.00
Strikeouts	337
Teams
	Los Angeles Dodgers (1973–1974); Chicago Cubs (1975); St. Louis Cardinals (1976); Atlanta Braves (1977–1979); Pittsburgh Pirates (1980–1982); Chicago White Sox (1982);

Eddie Solomon Jr. (February 9, 1951 – January 12, 1986), nicknamed "Buddy J", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who appeared in 191 games for six teams between 1973 and 1982. Born in Perry, Georgia, Solomon was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg). During his career, he toiled for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.

Solomon went undrafted in

minor leagues. He was traded for the third time in three seasons when St. Louis shipped him to the Braves on May 24. After he spent more time in Triple-A, the Braves recalled him in July, and gave Solomon his first opportunity as a starting pitcher; appearing in 18 games, 16 as a starter, he compiled a 6–6 won–lost record for a team that would lose 101 games. Although 1978 saw Solomon back in the bullpen, he returned to Atlanta's starting rotation in 1979, setting career bests in games started (30), innings pitched (186), complete games (4) and strikeouts (96). Still, he struggled in the won–lost column, going 7–14 and finishing fifth in the National League

in games lost.

Nevertheless, his performance attracted the attention of the defending World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, who acquired Solomon late in

decision

, but he was handed his unconditional release on July 2. He retired from minor league baseball after the 1983 season.

As a big leaguer, Solomon posted a 36–42 career won–lost mark with a 4.00 earned run average in 191 games, almost evenly split between starts (96) and relief appearances (95). He posted eight career complete games (with no

bases on balls

, with 337 strikeouts.

Slightly more than two years after his final pro season, Solomon died in a one-car accident in Macon, Georgia, on January 12, 1986, at age 34.^[1]

References

^ "Ex-Braves pitcher dies in car accident. He was a good man". The Miami News. January 13, 1986. p. B1. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2014.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

[1] "Ex-Braves pitcher dies in car accident. He was a good man". The Miami News. January 13, 1986. p. B1. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2014.

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