Tom Bolton
Born: 5/6/1962 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-05-17 | Final Game: 1994-07-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Thomas Edward Bolton
Biography
Tom Bolton was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994. Born in 1962, Bolton's career spanned a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the evolving roles of pitchers and the increasing emphasis on strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 336 strikeouts over the course of his career, alongside one save.
Bolton's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era marked by a blend of traditional pitching strategies and the burgeoning reliance on power pitching. His contributions to his teams were noteworthy, as he navigated a challenging league environment with resilience and determination. Despite the challenges of the era, Bolton's career remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed at the highest levels of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 34 | 209 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 540.3 | 614 | 274 | 46 | 244 | 336 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 83 | 30 | 27 | 49 | 4.38 | 853.7 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.3 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 4.75 | 409.1 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8.31 | -215.2 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 10 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 111 | 45 | 47 | 65 | 3.38 | 717.4 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 8 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.0 | 136 | 64 | 51 | 64 | 5.24 | -3065.2 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 34 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 3.41 | 651.5 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 52 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 5.24 | -2357.6 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 6 | 6 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.7 | 113 | 51 | 45 | 66 | 4.47 | 879.0 |
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 5.40 | -547.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BAL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 209 | 56 | 22 | 89 | 6 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BOS | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BOS | P | 21 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | BOS | P | 25 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | BOS | P | 21 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | CIN | P | 16 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 43 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | BAL | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 209 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | DET | AL | $475,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $290,000 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $135,000 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,487,500 | ||