Tom Carroll
Born: 9/17/1936 in Jamaica, NY, USA
Died: 9/22/2021 in Peachtree City, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-05-07 | Final Game: 1959-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Thomas Edward Carroll
Biography
Tom Carroll, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1955 until 1959. Primarily serving as a position player, Carroll played a total of 64 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief tenure, he recorded 9 hits and 1 run batted in, achieving a batting average of 0.3. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base.
Carroll's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more offense-oriented approach to the game. Despite his limited opportunities at the major league level, Carroll's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. After his final game on June 14, 1959, Carroll's contributions to the sport remained part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players take within the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.300 | 0.323 | 0.300 | 0.623 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | NYY | AL | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NYY | AL | 36 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| SS | 14 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | NYA | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | NYA | 3B | 11 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | KC1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | SS | 9 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 15 |