Tony Arnold
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1987)
Tony Arnold was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 38 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-08-09
- Last Game
- 1987-10-03
Full name: Tony Dale Arnold
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3.55 | 3.97 (+11%) | 287.4 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 71 | 34 | 17 | 18 | 5.77 | 4.29 (-34%) | -1240.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.1 | 96 | 44 | 28 | 25 | 5.06 | — | -953 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 47.0 | 46 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 3.83 |
| Away | 18 | 31.1 | 50 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 6.89 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-03 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-29 | BAL | DET | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-14 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-09 | BAL | DET | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-05 | BAL | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-07-10 | BAL | MIN | — | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-07-07 | BAL | CHW | — | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-01 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-30 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-29 | BAL | BOS | — | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1978, 1979, 1981 |
Tony Arnold: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tony Arnold debuted on August 9, 1986 and played a final game on October 3, 1987. All of the seasons listed were played for the Baltimore Orioles. At 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, Arnold is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Arnold threw and hit right-handed. Arnold was born on May 3, 1959, in El Paso, TX, USA. On the record, Tony Arnold was born Tony Dale Arnold.
The pitching table credits Arnold with a 0-2 record and a 5.06 ERA in 38 games. The same table counts 25 strikeouts. The league ERA over Arnold's seasons was 4.13, so the 5.06 figure ran 22.3% worse than average. 1987 was Arnold's sharpest full season, a 5.77 ERA against the league's 4.29.
The one salary on file is $62,500, for 1987. Arnold's college years, 1978, 1979, and 1981, were spent at University of Texas at Austin. Arnold's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 76 games from Retrosheet.
Arnold appears at one position only: pitcher, in 38 games. Fielding on the mound produced 9 putouts and 26 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Arnold
- What years did Tony Arnold play?
- Tony Arnold played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987.
- Was Tony Arnold a pitcher?
- Yes. Tony Arnold pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- What was Tony Arnold's career ERA?
- Tony Arnold finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 0-2 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tony Arnold have?
- Tony Arnold recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Tony Arnold in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Arnold has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Tony Arnold play for?
- Tony Arnold played for the Baltimore Orioles.