Tom Carroll
Born: 11/5/1952 in Oriskany, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-07-07 | Final Game: 1975-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Michael Carroll
Biography
Tom Carroll, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1975. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-friendly game. Carroll played with determination and showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16.
Throughout his brief tenure in the league, Carroll recorded a total of 51 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing batters effectively. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to the pitching staff were significant in the context of his teams' efforts during the mid-1970s. Carroll's legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent players of his era, remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.3 | 120 | 58 | 12 | 70 | 51 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 68 | 32 | 44 | 37 | 3.68 | -3018.4 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 4 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 4.98 | -408.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.100 | 0.122 | 0.100 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 16 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | P | 16 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CIN | P | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |