Tommie Aaron
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1971)
Tommie Aaron was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1971 for the Milwaukee Braves and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 10 seasons. In 437 career games, he hit .229 with 216 hits, 13 home runs, and 94 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- Died
- 8/16/1984 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-10
- Last Game
- 1971-09-26
Full name: Tommie Lee Aaron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 437 | 944 | 102 | 216 | 42 | 6 | 13 | 94 | 9 | 86 | 145 | .229 | .292 | .327 | .619 | -1,335 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ML1 | NL | 141 | 334 | 54 | 77 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 6 | 41 | 58 | .231 | .257 (-11%) | .326 (-4%) | .393 (-5%) | .719 (-5%) | -256.4 |
| 1963 | ML1 | NL | 72 | 135 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .200 | .246 (-19%) | .308 (-17%) | .371 (-24%) | .680 (-21%) | -445.7 |
| 1965 | ML1 | NL | 8 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 98 | 283 | 21 | 69 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 37 | .244 | .236 (+3%) | .298 (-1%) | .340 (-9%) | .638 (-5%) | -213.1 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 49 | 60 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .250 | .248 (+1%) | .320 (-1%) | .369 (-10%) | .689 (-5%) | -42.3 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 44 | 63 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .206 | .253 (-19%) | .325 (-26%) | .385 (-14%) | .711 (-19%) | -201.4 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 25 | 53 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .226 | .249 (-9%) | .316 (-15%) | .365 (-28%) | .682 (-22%) | -175.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 437 | 944 | 102 | 216 | 42 | 6 | 13 | 94 | 9 | 86 | 145 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -1,335 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (437 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 232 | 529 | 62 | 110 | 9 | 55 | .208 |
| Away | 205 | 415 | 40 | 106 | 4 | 39 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-09-26 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-24 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-19 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-17 | ATL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-16 | ATL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-15 | ATL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-14 | ATL | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-13 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-12 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-09-01 | ATL | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 232 | 87 | 1116 | 85 | 12 | 118 |
| 2B | 7 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| OF | 138 | 111 | 184 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ML1 | 1B | 110 | 39 | 507 | 45 | 6 | 55 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | ML1 | OF | 42 | 35 | 65 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | ML1 | 1B | 45 | 14 | 197 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
| 1963 | ML1 | 2B | 6 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1963 | ML1 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | ML1 | OF | 14 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | ML1 | 1B | 6 | 4 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 1968 | ATL | 1B | 28 | 19 | 209 | 17 | 0 | 12 |
| 1968 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | ATL | OF | 62 | 51 | 78 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1969 | ATL | 1B | 16 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1969 | ATL | OF | 8 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | ATL | 1B | 16 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | ATL | OF | 12 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | 1B | 11 | 6 | 70 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 1971 | ATL | 3B | 7 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 232 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 135 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Tommie Aaron: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tommie Aaron debuted on April 10, 1962 and played a final game on September 26, 1971. The season rows list, in order, the Milwaukee Braves (1962 through 1965) and the Atlanta Braves (1968 to 1971). Aaron, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Aaron is listed at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. The birth record reads August 5, 1939, in Mobile, AL, USA. The bio records the death on August 16, 1984, in Atlanta, GA, USA. The given name on file is Tommie Lee Aaron.
In 437 games and 944 at bats, Aaron batted .229 with 216 hits, along with 13 homers and 94 RBI. The on-base percentage is .292 and the slugging percentage .327, for an OPS of .619. Aaron's .229 average ran 7.9% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. Aaron collected a career-high 77 hits in 1962. In 1968, a season of regular play, Aaron hit .244 while the league hit .236. The seasons in which Aaron beat the league batting average were 1968 and 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommie Aaron
- What years did Tommie Aaron play?
- Tommie Aaron played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1971.
- Was Tommie Aaron a pitcher?
- No. Tommie Aaron was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommie Aaron hit?
- Tommie Aaron hit 13 career home runs with 216 hits.
- What teams did Tommie Aaron play for?
- Tommie Aaron played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1962–1963, 1965, 1968–1971).
- What were Tommie Aaron's career stats?
- In 437 games, Tommie Aaron had 216 hits, 13 home runs, 94 RBI, 102 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Tommie Aaron play?
- Tommie Aaron played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommie Aaron and how much did he weigh?
- Tommie Aaron was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommie Aaron hit each season?
- Tommie Aaron's home runs by season: 8 in 1962, 1 in 1963, 0 in 1965, 1 in 1968, 1 in 1969, 2 in 1970, and 0 in 1971. His most in one season was 8, in 1962.
- What was Tommie Aaron's career batting average?
- Tommie Aaron batted .229 over his career, with 216 hits in 944 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommie Aaron have?
- Tommie Aaron drove in 94 runs in his career.
- Is Tommie Aaron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommie Aaron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.