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Uel Melvin Eubanks (born in Quinlan, Texas, February 14, 1903; died in Dallas, Texas, November 21, 1954) was a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs from July 20, 1922, to August 25, 1922. Eubanks pitched in two career games, one of which is the highest-scoring game in modern MLB history, a 26-23 Cubs victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Eubanks gave up eight runs in 2/3 of an inning in this game.

Uel Eubanks
Pitcher
Born: (1903-08-25)August 25, 1903 Quinlan, Texas
Died: November 21, 1954(1954-11-21) (aged 51) Dallas, Texas
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 1922, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
August 25, 1922, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	27.00
Strikeouts	1
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1922)

Eubanks hit a double in his only at-bat in Major League Baseball, thus retiring with a 1.000% batting average for the Cubs. After his brief stint in the majors, he spent 6 years playing for minor league teams.

Personal

Eubanks was known for being a heavy drinker, and according to Baseball Almanac, he was arrested for possession of alcohol during Prohibition.[1] He died at age 51 in 1954 from a cerebral hemorrhage.[2]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference

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