Tom Cahill
Born: 1868 in Fall River, MA, USA
Died: 12/25/1894 in Scranton, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-04-09 | Final Game: 1891-10-04
Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Thomas H. Cahill
Biography
Tom Cahill, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era. Cahill's career spanned from 1891 to 1904, during which he played a total of 119 games. Known for his versatile skills as a position player, he recorded 109 hits and demonstrated notable speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 38 stolen bases.
Cahill's offensive contributions included 44 RBIs and a batting average of .253, complemented by three home runs. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his era, as he navigated a rapidly changing baseball landscape that was beginning to embrace more dynamic play. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, Cahill remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, contributing to the game's development during a transformative time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 430 | 68 | 109 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 38 | 41 | 51 | 0.253 | 0.327 | 0.347 | 0.674 | -42.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 119 | 430 | 68 | 109 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 38 | 41 | 51 | 0.253 | -42.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 55 | 0 | 234 | 84 | 24 | 5 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 49 | 0 | 120 | 136 | 43 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | C | 55 | 0 | 234 | 84 | 24 | 5 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1891 | LS2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | LS2 | SS | 49 | 0 | 120 | 136 | 43 | 24 |
| 1891 | LS2 | OF | 12 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 55 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 49 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1886, 1887, 1888 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1890, 1891 |