Toby Atwell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1956)
Toby Atwell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956 for the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Milwaukee Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 378 career games, he hit .260 with 290 hits, 9 home runs, and 110 RBI. Toby Atwell was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 41.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/25/2003 in Purcellville, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-15
- Last Game
- 1956-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Maurice Dailey Atwell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 1,117 | 116 | 290 | 41 | 7 | 9 | 110 | 4 | 161 | 84 | .260 | .355 | .333 | .688 | 41 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .355 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CHN | NL | 107 | 362 | 36 | 105 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 40 | 22 | .290 | .252 (+15%) | .326 (+11%) | .369 (-1%) | .696 (+5%) | 395.0 |
| 1953 | CHN | NL | 24 | 74 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 7 | .230 | .264 (-13%) | .335 (+3%) | .397 (-25%) | .733 (-12%) | -111.7 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 53 | 139 | 11 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 12 | .245 | .264 (-7%) | .335 (+5%) | .397 (-28%) | .733 (-13%) | -111.7 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 96 | 287 | 36 | 83 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 43 | 21 | .289 | .261 (+11%) | .333 (+15%) | .390 (-4%) | .723 (+5%) | 433.6 |
| 1955 | PIT | NL | 71 | 207 | 21 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 40 | 16 | .213 | .258 (-18%) | .332 (+2%) | .393 (-33%) | .726 (-17%) | -463.7 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 12 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | ML1 | NL | 15 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 378 | 1,117 | 116 | 290 | 41 | 7 | 9 | 110 | 4 | 161 | 84 | .260 | — | — | — | — | 142 | ||
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 (378 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 190 | 571 | 60 | 160 | 2 | 58 | .280 |
| Away | 188 | 546 | 56 | 130 | 7 | 51 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-09-28 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-22 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-25 | ATL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-21 | ATL | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-18 | ATL | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-09 | ATL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-08 | ATL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956-08-06 | ATL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956-08-05 | ATL | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-04 | ATL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 343 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1943 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 38th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Toby Atwell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Toby Atwell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Toby Atwell debuted on April 15, 1952 and played a final game on September 28, 1956. By club, Atwell's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1952 through 1953), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953 to 1956), and the Milwaukee Braves (1956). Atwell is listed as a catcher at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says Atwell batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 8, 1924, in Leesburg, VA, USA. Atwell's death is recorded on January 25, 2003, in Purcellville, VA, USA. The given name on file is Maurice Dailey Atwell.
Atwell finished with 290 hits from 1,117 at bats in 378 games, which works out to .260, along with 9 homers and 110 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .355 and .333 give Atwell a career OPS of .688. Against a .259 league average for those years, Atwell's .260 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 105, in 1952. Atwell drove in a season-high 31 runs in 1952.
Frequently Asked Questions about Toby Atwell
- What years did Toby Atwell play?
- Toby Atwell played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956.
- Was Toby Atwell a pitcher?
- No. Toby Atwell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Toby Atwell hit?
- Toby Atwell hit 9 career home runs with 290 hits.
- What teams did Toby Atwell play for?
- Toby Atwell played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1952–1953), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1953–1956), and the Milwaukee Braves (1956).
- Did Toby Atwell win an MVP award?
- No. Toby Atwell did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Toby Atwell win?
- Toby Atwell was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Toby Atwell's career stats?
- In 378 games, Toby Atwell had 290 hits, 9 home runs, 110 RBI, 116 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- What position did Toby Atwell play?
- Toby Atwell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Toby Atwell and how much did he weigh?
- Toby Atwell was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Toby Atwell hit each season?
- Toby Atwell's home runs by season: 2 in 1952, 1 in 1953, 3 in 1954, 1 in 1955, and 2 in 1956. His most in one season was 3, in 1954.
- What was Toby Atwell's career batting average?
- Toby Atwell batted .260 over his career, with 290 hits in 1,117 at bats.
- How many RBI did Toby Atwell have?
- Toby Atwell drove in 110 runs in his career.
- Is Toby Atwell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Toby Atwell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Toby Atwell make?
- Toby Atwell was selected to 1 All-Star Game.