Tom Carey
Born: 10/11/1906 in Hoboken, NJ, USA
Died: 2/21/1970 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-07-19 | Final Game: 1946-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Thomas Francis Aloysius Carey
Biography
Tom Carey, born in 1906, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1935 to 1946. Over the course of 466 games, Carey established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 418 hits and maintaining a batting average of .275. While he was not known for power, hitting just 2 home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 167 RBIs during his tenure in the league. His speed on the basepaths was minimal, as he recorded only 3 stolen bases, but his overall offensive contributions were notable in an era that valued contact hitting.
Carey's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the early years following World War II. Despite the challenges of the times, he showcased his talent and determination, becoming a respected figure within the sport. His consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the MLB during a time when the league was evolving both on and off the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 1521 | 169 | 418 | 79 | 13 | 2 | 167 | 3 | 66 | 73 | 0.275 | 0.308 | 0.348 | 0.655 | -3622.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 76 | 296 | 29 | 86 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0.291 | -358.7 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 134 | 488 | 58 | 133 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 57 | 2 | 27 | 25 | 0.273 | -1163.0 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 130 | 487 | 54 | 134 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 21 | 26 | 0.275 | -1397.9 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 54 | 161 | 17 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.242 | -702.3 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 43 | 62 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.323 | -0.3 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 25 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 343 | 0 | 791 | 1049 | 52 | 218 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 83 | 0 | 134 | 220 | 12 | 40 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLA | 2B | 76 | 0 | 189 | 253 | 18 | 52 |
| 1936 | SLA | 2B | 128 | 0 | 308 | 434 | 25 | 82 |
| 1936 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLA | 2B | 87 | 0 | 202 | 253 | 8 | 58 |
| 1937 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLA | SS | 44 | 0 | 91 | 144 | 7 | 25 |
| 1939 | BOS | 2B | 35 | 0 | 75 | 87 | 0 | 19 |
| 1939 | BOS | SS | 10 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| 1940 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940 | BOS | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BOS | SS | 20 | 0 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 12 |
| 1941 | BOS | 2B | 9 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1941 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BOS | SS | 8 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | BOS | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 343 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 83 |