Tommie Agee

Born: 8/9/1942 in Magnolia, AL, USA

Died: 1/22/2001 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-14 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Tommie Lee Agee

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Biography

Tommie Agee, born in 1942, was a significant figure in Major League Baseball during his career from 1962 to 1973. Known for his impressive defensive skills and power at the plate, Agee played a total of 1,129 games, accumulating 999 hits and launching 130 home runs, while driving in 433 runs. His career batting average stood at .255, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 167 stolen bases. Agee was recognized for his talents with two All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Agee's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the shift towards a more athletic game. He was particularly celebrated for his contributions to the New York Mets, where he was a key player during their remarkable 1969 World Series championship run. His blend of power and speed, along with his exceptional defensive play in the outfield, made him a valuable asset to his teams. Tommie Agee's legacy endures as a player who not only excelled statistically but also brought excitement and resilience to the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1129	3912	558	999	170	27	130	433	167	342	918	0.255	0.320	0.412	0.732	5685.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
1962	CLE	AL	5	14	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.214	0.0
1963	CLE	AL	13	27	3	4	1	0	1	3	0	2	9	0.148	0.0
1964	CLE	AL	13	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	0.0
1965	CHW	AL	10	19	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	2	6	0.158	0.0
1966	CHW	AL	160	629	98	172	27	8	22	86	44	41	127	0.273	1453.7
1967	CHW	AL	158	529	73	124	26	2	14	52	28	44	129	0.234	125.6
1968	NYN	NL	132	368	30	80	12	3	5	17	13	15	103	0.217	-859.3
1969	NYN	NL	149	565	97	153	23	4	26	76	12	59	137	0.271	1791.7
1970	NYN	NL	153	636	107	182	30	7	24	75	31	55	156	0.286	1692.6
1971	NYN	NL	113	425	58	121	19	0	14	50	28	50	84	0.285	1335.0
1972	NYN	NL	114	422	52	96	23	0	13	47	8	53	92	0.227	367.5
1973	HOU	NL	83	204	30	48	5	2	8	15	2	16	55	0.235	-101.9
1973	STL	NL	26	62	8	11	3	1	3	7	1	5	13	0.177	-101.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	32	5	8	1	0	3	5	4	10	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1969	NLCS	NYN	3	14	4	5	1	0	2	4	2	5	0.357
1969	WS	NYN	5	18	1	3	0	0	1	1	2	5	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1073	962	2371	53	61	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CLE	OF	3	3	4	0	0	0
1963	CLE	OF	13	6	10	2	0	1
1964	CLE	OF	12	3	5	0	0	0
1965	CHA	OF	9	5	13	0	0	0
1966	CHA	OF	159	159	376	12	7	7
1967	CHA	OF	152	137	337	6	11	2
1968	NYN	OF	127	94	216	6	5	2
1969	NYN	OF	146	141	334	7	5	0
1970	NYN	OF	150	146	374	4	13	3
1971	NYN	OF	107	106	265	7	6	0
1972	NYN	OF	109	108	273	6	11	1
1973	HOU	OF	67	40	114	2	2	2
1973	SLN	OF	19	14	50	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	67
Center Field	931
Right Field	129

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1970	Gold Glove	OF
1969	TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1966	Gold Glove	OF
1966	Rookie of the Year
1966	TSN Rookie Player of the Year

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Grambling State University	Grambling	LA	1961

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
1970	Most Valuable Player	NL	19th	13.0	336	0
1969	Most Valuable Player	NL	6th	89.0	336	0
1966	Most Valuable Player	AL	8th	63.0	280	0
1966	Rookie of the Year	AL	1st	16.0	20	16