Tommie Aaron
Born: 8/5/1939 in Mobile, AL, USA
Died: 8/16/1984 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1971-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Tommie Lee Aaron
Biography
Tommie Aaron, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1971. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 437 games throughout his career. Aaron, who was known for his versatility on the field, recorded 216 hits and contributed to his teams with 13 home runs and 94 RBIs. With a batting average of .229, he showcased a steady presence at the plate, complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 9 stolen bases.
Aaron's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of player skills and strategies in the wake of the integration of the game. He was the younger brother of the legendary Hank Aaron, which often placed him in the spotlight both on and off the field. While Tommie Aaron may not have reached the same level of fame as his brother, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets, were significant in their own right. He remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the hard work and dedication that defined the sport during the 1960s and early 1970s.
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 | 0.229 | 0.292 | 0.327 | 0.619 | -1528.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 141 | 334 | 54 | 77 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 6 | 41 | 58 | 0.231 | -323.4 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 72 | 135 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 0.200 | -505.1 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 8 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 98 | 283 | 21 | 69 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 37 | 0.244 | -251.8 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 49 | 60 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.250 | -46.2 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 44 | 63 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.206 | -217.8 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 25 | 53 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.226 | -184.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NLCS | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 232 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 135 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |